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MINSK, 22 October (BelTA) – Belarusian enterprises are ready to take part in programs to develop Kazakhstan’s agricultural sector, Belarus’ First Deputy Prime Minister Nikolai Snopkov said during a meeting of the Belarus-Kazakhstan intergovernmental commission on trade and economic cooperation in Astana, BelTA learned from the Government.
Kazakhstan and Belarus enjoy warm and friendly relations, shared history, and naturally, pragmatic mutually beneficial cooperation, Nikolai Snopkov stressed. “Thanks to our joint efforts, we have been steadily increasing our bilateral trade. The figures speak for themselves. Kazakhstan is Belarus’ second largest trading partner among the CIS countries, in terms of exports, imports, and overall trade turnover. It ranks third among all countries in the world,” he said.
New formats of interaction are also emerging, the first vice premier added. “The Belarus-Kazakhstan Agricultural Forum will take place tomorrow. It is quite promising and timely in terms of strengthening and developing mutual cooperation in the agro-industrial sector,” he emphasized.
According to Nikolai Snopkov, Belarusian enterprises, given their competencies, are ready to participate in programs to develop Kazakhstan’s agricultural sector to increase the production of meat and dairy products. The relevant mechanisms are planned to be discussed at the forum.
Kazakhstan and Belarus enjoy warm and friendly relations, shared history, and naturally, pragmatic mutually beneficial cooperation, Nikolai Snopkov stressed. “Thanks to our joint efforts, we have been steadily increasing our bilateral trade. The figures speak for themselves. Kazakhstan is Belarus’ second largest trading partner among the CIS countries, in terms of exports, imports, and overall trade turnover. It ranks third among all countries in the world,” he said.
New formats of interaction are also emerging, the first vice premier added. “The Belarus-Kazakhstan Agricultural Forum will take place tomorrow. It is quite promising and timely in terms of strengthening and developing mutual cooperation in the agro-industrial sector,” he emphasized.
According to Nikolai Snopkov, Belarusian enterprises, given their competencies, are ready to participate in programs to develop Kazakhstan’s agricultural sector to increase the production of meat and dairy products. The relevant mechanisms are planned to be discussed at the forum.
He also highlighted the significant potential for developing industrial cooperation, which serves as the foundation of relations between the two countries in the long term. “This means implementing joint projects and businesses. There is definite potential for further development of projects to establish assembly production of front-end telescopic loaders, fire and rescue equipment, and dump trucks. There is also a clear prospect for scaling up existing assembly production of tractors, combines, agricultural machinery, and equipment,” Nikolai Snopkov concluded.
He emphasized that a number of key transport corridors pass through the territory of Kazakhstan, along which a significant share of Belarusian exports to East Asian countries and imports to Belarus are transported. “Belarus is extremely interested in expanding bilateral cooperation in this area,” he remarked.
According to Nikolai Snopkov, nterregional cooperation is crucial. “More than 30 agreements have been signed between our regions. Direct and active interaction between regions makes it possible to bring businesses closer together and speed up business processes,” he noted.
The humanitarian interaction also holds a special place in cooperation between the two countries. Nikolai Snopkov highlighted the high level of development of cinematography in Kazakhstan. “I believe that cooperation in exchanging experience between our filmmakers and the creation of joint projects will be beneficial,” the first deputy prime minister pointed out.
Cooperation between universities of the two countries is actively gaining momentum, which, in his opinion, forms the foundation for the future development of their economies. “Joint educational programs are already being implemented, scientific internships and exchanges are taking place, and academic and research ties are being strengthened. We are firmly committed to further developing close cooperation with our Kazakh partners in science and innovation, including the continued implementation of joint scientific projects and the exchange of experience,” Nikolai Snopkov emphasized.
He stated that Belarus seeks to develop a multifaceted and constructive dialogue with Kazakhstan, which has always been and will remain a close and brotherly state for Belarusians.
According to Nikolai Snopkov, nterregional cooperation is crucial. “More than 30 agreements have been signed between our regions. Direct and active interaction between regions makes it possible to bring businesses closer together and speed up business processes,” he noted.
The humanitarian interaction also holds a special place in cooperation between the two countries. Nikolai Snopkov highlighted the high level of development of cinematography in Kazakhstan. “I believe that cooperation in exchanging experience between our filmmakers and the creation of joint projects will be beneficial,” the first deputy prime minister pointed out.
Cooperation between universities of the two countries is actively gaining momentum, which, in his opinion, forms the foundation for the future development of their economies. “Joint educational programs are already being implemented, scientific internships and exchanges are taking place, and academic and research ties are being strengthened. We are firmly committed to further developing close cooperation with our Kazakh partners in science and innovation, including the continued implementation of joint scientific projects and the exchange of experience,” Nikolai Snopkov emphasized.
He stated that Belarus seeks to develop a multifaceted and constructive dialogue with Kazakhstan, which has always been and will remain a close and brotherly state for Belarusians.
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