Regional аviation diplomacy of the Republic of Belarus and its strategic partners

  • Yu Yang Belarusian State University, 4 Niezaliezhnasci Avenue, Minsk 220030, Belarus

Abstract

A robust aviation sector is a source of pride for many nations. The possession of national air carriers (both passenger and cargo), maintenance facilities, advanced air navigation systems, and airports capable of accommodating diverse aircraft is a significant symbol of modernity and international engagement for many states. As societies evolve and international engagements expand, aviation diplomacy is becoming a crucial instrument in the foreign policy strategies of numerous states, including Belarus. The author of this article examines the regional aspects of aviation diplomacy between Belarus and its strategic partners, China and Russia, analyses government documents and cooperative outcomes within the Belarus – China aviation relationship and explores the potential for expanding air routes linking Belarus, China, and Russia.

Author Biography

Yu Yang, Belarusian State University, 4 Niezaliezhnasci Avenue, Minsk 220030, Belarus

postgraduate student at the department of international relations, faculty of international relations

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Published
2024-12-03
Keywords: aviation diplomacy, new dimensions of Belarusian diplomacy, regional cooperation through aviation connectivity
How to Cite
Yang, Y. (2024). Regional аviation diplomacy of the Republic of Belarus and its strategic partners. Journal of the Belarusian State University. International Relations, 2, 21-25. Retrieved from https://journals.bsu.by/index.php/internationalRelations/article/view/6373
Issue
No 2 (2024): Journal of the Belarusian State University. International Relations
Section
International relations

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