MINSK, 7 June (BelTA) - Sanctions are an additional stimulus for Belarus and Russia to strengthen their economies, Belarusian Deputy Prime Minister Leonid Zayats said as he met with a delegation of Russia's Primorye Territory in Minsk on 7 June, BelTA has learned.
"We see the sanctions imposed by European states, the United States as very serious stimulus to find alternative solutions to strengthen our enterprises, improve the welfare of people and the strength of our states in general," Leonid Zayats said.
According to him, Belarus has shown that at a time when "the world is sorting things out", the country continues to produce everything necessary - bread and food. "We are doing everything to make sure our people are fed and clothed and are needed in their state,” the deputy prime minister said.
Leonid Zayats also spoke about the international agriculture exhibition Belagro 2022. "More than 35 delegations came to the event to see the achievements of Belarus and showcase their opportunities, to promote cooperation and integration to complement each other and replace imports that come from Europe, the United States and other countries. Belarus and Russia should produce the things needed by industries and our people," the deputy prime minister said.
