MINSK, 18 December (BelTA) – A presentation “Belarus-Japan: A policy towards deeper economic and humanitarian interaction between the countries” took place in Tokyo on 18 December, representatives of the Belarusian diplomatic mission in Japan told BelTA.
The event was organized by the Embassy of Belarus in Japan in association with the Belarusian Chamber of Commerce and Industry and the Belarus-Japan Business Club. It was the first major bilateral event held amid the pandemic and involving over 40 representatives of the Japanese private sector. Members of the Japanese parliament, representatives of the Japanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs and some business associations attended the presentation.
In his speech Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Belarus to Japan Ruslan Yesin mentioned the importance of further enhancement of bilateral economic cooperation. He talked about successful projects being implemented with assistance of Belarusian exporters of linen and dairy products, timber products and their partners in Japan. The diplomat urged the Japanese private sector to more actively establish contacts with Belarusian producers of commodities and services.
Chairman of the Belarusian Chamber of Commerce and Industry Vladimir Ulakhovich delivered an address. He said that the Belarus-Japan Business Club is a special platform for advancing relations between the two countries. He invited members of the club to visit Belarus and said he was ready to help them make contacts with Belarusian partners.
A music video by the Belarusian singer Irina Dorofeyeva was screened during the presentation. Young musicians performed Joe Hisaishi's music theme for the anime Howl's Moving Castle and music for the Belarusian folk dance Bulba [potato].
