MINSK, 20 September (BelTA) - Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko has sent greetings to the participants of the opening ceremony of the 18th Pujiang Innovation Forum, BelTA learned from the press service of the Belarusian leader. “In the modern world, technology and innovation play a key role in economic development, enhancing the competitiveness of nations, and improving the well-being of peoples,” the message states. I can confidently say that this marks a qualitatively new stage of interaction between Belarus and China in this sphere," the president emphasized. Aleksandr Lukashenko noted that Belarus and China are achieving significant scientific breakthroughs and making promising discoveries. The Belarusian leader wished all forum participants productive work, innovative ideas and solutions, meaningful meetings, and grand scientific successes.