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29 Mar 2013

Ahmet Davutoglu: Belarus-Turkey trade can hit several billion dollars

Ahmet Davutoglu: Belarus-Turkey trade can hit several billion dollars

MINSK, 29 March (BelTA) – Belarus and Turkey are able to increase bilateral trade up to several billion dollars, Turkish Foreign Minister Ahmet Davutoglu said as he met with President of the Republic of Belarus Alexander Lukashenko on 29 March, BelTA has learnt.

The Turkish Foreign Minister agreed with the Belarusian head of state that the two countries do not take advantage of cooperation opportunities. “We could increase our trade up to $1 billion this year and make it several billion dollars two or three years from now,” he said.

Ahmet Davutoglu noted that Belarus is viewed by Turkish businessmen as a promising investment destination. He emphasized that some joint projects have already been implemented successfully. The minister thanked the Belarusian President for his support.

Ahmet Davutoglu noted that about 140,000 Belarusian tourists visit Turkey every year. He believes that the agreement on visa-free travels signed in Minsk on 29 March will increase the two-way tourist flow and the number of business trips.

Ahmet Davutoglu gave Alexander Lukashenko the best regards from President of Turkey Abdullah Gul. “Everyone knows that Turkey was the first country that recognized the sovereignty of Belarus. We have no problems in our political relations,” the Turkish Foreign Minister said.

 

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