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Rahmon shows interest in Belarusian elevators, suggests assembly plant in Tajikistan
Emomali Rahmon ordered to work through this issue. “Let’s scrutinize this issue. We need such a joint facility here. This project will create jobs. We will cater not only to the capital but also the entire country," he said...

Belarus' agricultural output up by 1.5% in January-April 2018
The agricultural enterprises manufactured Br3.3 billion worth of products, up 2% versus January-April 2017...

Belarus to ship products from recovered waste oils to Germany, Israel, Norway
"In 2017 we secured our foothold on the markets of Russia, Ukraine, Lithuania, and Poland. We have plans to expand the range of exports to Germany and Russia and to promote our products on the markets of Israel and Norway"...

Belarus invites Tajikistan to develop cooperation in agriculture, industry
According to Chairman of the Belarusian Chamber of Commerce and Industry Vladimir Ulakhovich, the capacity of Tajikistan’s market is not very big. However, this country plays an important role by being at the crossroads of trade routes in its region...

Foreign investments into Belarusian economy at $3.6bn in Q1 2018
The main investors were Russian companies (40.4% of the total investments received). They were followed by investors from the UK (22.5%) and Cyprus (10%)...

Belarus’ assembly plant in Hisor plans to expand lineup
"This assembly plant can produce up to 900 tractors. Our joint plans include not only the domestic market of Tajikistan, but also export markets. We plan to expand the range of tractors that are assembled here"...

Belarus’ National Expo in Tajikistan draws visitors prior to opening
"It is Belarus’ biggest expo abroad in recent years. Taking part in the event are representatives of nearly 150 companies and organizations. All major economic sectors are represented here"...

Belarus ramps up electricity export in 2018
Belarus is set to remain an electricity exporter even after the establishment of the common electricity market in the EAEU. The launch of the country’s own nuclear power plant is expected to contribute to that...

Two years to create electric car charging infrastructure in Belarus
Electricity generated by the Belarusian nuclear power plant will be in demand as part of this project. Belorusneft Company is expected to set up the chain of charging stations...

Belpharmprom, NatiVita to cooperate with Japan’s Chukan Butsu
A number of bilateral documents to promote cooperation in healthcare provision and pharmaceutics were signed within the framework of the Belarus-Japan economic forum in Osaka...

Plans to finish large piece of China-Belarus industrial park Great Stone infrastructure by year end
Kirill Koroteyev went on saying that the work primarily focuses on building networks and roads. In particular, about 30km of additional roads will be built. "We want the entire 850ha territory used by resident companies this year"...

Plans for Belarusian nuclear power plant presentation at Atomexpo in Sochi
The Belarusian nuclear power plant stand will demonstrate the transparency and safety of the project...

Chinese-Belarusian Design Institute officially launched
General Director of Institute Belgosproekt Sergei Grigoryev said that the joint work will help reduce the time on preparation of the design documentation for the facilities in the park and also the cost of the work...

Number of Great Stone resident companies projected at 55-60 in 2019
"At present we have 34 resident companies. The latest was registered on 8 May. By the end of the year their number is expected to make at least 40. In 2019 there will be not less than 55 companies, while the projected number is over 60"...

Investments in China-Belarus industrial park expected to reach $2bn by 2020
"The volume of investments declared by the companies currently residing in the China-Belarus industrial park Great Stone is close to $1 billion. Respectively, the arrival of new companies will only increase the figure"...

Belarus' exports of goods, services up 25.7% in Q1 2018
Belarus' foreign trade in goods and services totaled $19.2 billion, up 25.5% from January-March 2017...

Belarus to take part in Damascus International Fair
The Damascus International Fair is a major business-forum in the Middle East region. In 2017 it drew 4,800 companies from 43 countries, over 100,000 visitors...

WB Board of Executive Directors assesses joint project activities in Belarus
The visit is dedicated to the launch of the 2018-2022 Country Partnership Framework (CPF) for the Republic of Belarus which the Board of Executive Directors approved on 3 April 2018...

Belarusian-Japanese economic forum opens in Tokyo
"Japan is an important partner for Belarus. We attach great importance to the development of bilateral cooperation in various fields, particularly in investment"...

Belarus negotiating new utilities industry projects with World Bank
Andrei Kobyakov said: “The launch of new projects in the area of energy effectiveness and heat rehabilitation of residential buildings, water treatment and water supply, and solid waste treatment is being discussed. We expect further support for these areas from the World Bank”...