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MINSK, 10 July (BelTA) Belarus is keen on building long-term cooperation with Bangladesh, Prime Minister of Belarus Mikhail Myasnikovich said at a one-on-one meeting with Prime Minister of Bangladesh Sheikh Hasina on 9 July, BelTA has learnt.
The Belarusian Premier noted that the ongoing visit opens up new prospects for bilateral cooperation.
During his visit to Bangladesh in November 2012 Mikhail Myasnikovich met with the President, Prime Minister, Foreign Minister and a number of ministers of the economic bloc. The sides agreed to intensify mutual visits at a high and highest level in a bid to strengthen the political platform for cooperation, to expand contacts in trade, economy, investments, science and engineering, defense industry, and to implement joint projects in the manufacturing industry, oil and gas industry, energy sector and other areas.
Mikhail Myasnikovich noted that since that time Belarus has elaborated a package of documents taking into consideration the peculiar nature of trade, economic and investment projects.
Belarus views Bangladesh as an important and promising partner in South Asia. We strive for long-term cooperation, he emphasized.
At an extended meeting Mikhail Myasnikovich said that the bilateral trade is small. In 2012 it was estimated at about $70 million; however in January-April 2013 it exceeded $43 million.
According to the Belarusian Premier, it is encouraging that the bilateral cooperation now extends beyond trade and economy. During the ongoing official visit of Sheikh Hasina, the two countries discussed joint investment projects and establishment of joint ventures. Belarus suggests establishing a joint operation to produce dairy foods for babies. We suggest building at least one joint venture producing dairy foods for babies, Mikhail Myasnikovich said. He added that popular Belarusian brands famous far beyond the country are ready to support this project.
Mikhail Myasnikovich noted that implementation of joint projects in economy, trade and investment will enable Bangladesh to trade with all the Customs Union member states virtually without any barriers. Belarus believes that by setting up joint ventures in Bangladesh, it will be able to sell jointly manufactured vehicles and farm machines in Bangladesh and the neighboring countries.
Belarus and Bangladesh signed nine international documents covering virtually all cooperation avenues, from financial sector and nuclear energy to joint programs in education and culture.
The two Premiers signed a joint statement to appoint Deputy Foreign Minister of Belarus Valentin Rybakov and Principal Secretary of the Bangladeshi Premier Shaikh Wahid-uz-Zaman co-chairs of the commission for trade and economic cooperation. The commission for military cooperation will be led by Deputy Chairman of the State Defense Industries Committee of Belarus Igor Bykov and Lieutenant General of the Armed Forces of Bangladesh Abu Belal Mohammad Shafiul Haque.
A session of the commission will be held within one month since the joint statement was signed.
Diplomatic relations between the Republic of Belarus and the People's Republic of Bangladesh were established on 21 February 1992. Belarus and Bangladesh share positions on the key issues of the international agenda. They oppose the establishment of the unipolar world and advocate the interests of medium-sized and small countries. Bangladesh always upholds Belarus initiatives within the framework of the United Nations.
In 2012 Belarus-Bangladesh trade was estimated at $69.9 million. Belarus export stood at $57 million. Potash fertilizers accounted for 99.3% of Belarus export. Belarus also shipped tractors ($327,200), equipment to produce textile yarn ($60,000), and made small deliveries of optical equipment, measuring devices and other products.
In January-April 2013 the bilateral trade made up $43.4 million. Belarus export to Bangladesh stood at $37.5 million; eight names of products were delivered there. The exports were dominated by potash fertilizers (99.7%). Belarus also shipped tires, tractors, tankage and meat granules, offal products and fish.
Bangladesh major imports to Belarus are jute yarn, knitwear and textiles, tobacco raw materials.
Bangladesh is a promising sales market for Belarus potash fertilizers, chemical fibers, machinery and educational services.
source: Belarus interested in long-term ties with Banglade... - Silobreaker
The Belarusian Premier noted that the ongoing visit opens up new prospects for bilateral cooperation.
During his visit to Bangladesh in November 2012 Mikhail Myasnikovich met with the President, Prime Minister, Foreign Minister and a number of ministers of the economic bloc. The sides agreed to intensify mutual visits at a high and highest level in a bid to strengthen the political platform for cooperation, to expand contacts in trade, economy, investments, science and engineering, defense industry, and to implement joint projects in the manufacturing industry, oil and gas industry, energy sector and other areas.
Mikhail Myasnikovich noted that since that time Belarus has elaborated a package of documents taking into consideration the peculiar nature of trade, economic and investment projects.
Belarus views Bangladesh as an important and promising partner in South Asia. We strive for long-term cooperation, he emphasized.
At an extended meeting Mikhail Myasnikovich said that the bilateral trade is small. In 2012 it was estimated at about $70 million; however in January-April 2013 it exceeded $43 million.
According to the Belarusian Premier, it is encouraging that the bilateral cooperation now extends beyond trade and economy. During the ongoing official visit of Sheikh Hasina, the two countries discussed joint investment projects and establishment of joint ventures. Belarus suggests establishing a joint operation to produce dairy foods for babies. We suggest building at least one joint venture producing dairy foods for babies, Mikhail Myasnikovich said. He added that popular Belarusian brands famous far beyond the country are ready to support this project.
Mikhail Myasnikovich noted that implementation of joint projects in economy, trade and investment will enable Bangladesh to trade with all the Customs Union member states virtually without any barriers. Belarus believes that by setting up joint ventures in Bangladesh, it will be able to sell jointly manufactured vehicles and farm machines in Bangladesh and the neighboring countries.
Belarus and Bangladesh signed nine international documents covering virtually all cooperation avenues, from financial sector and nuclear energy to joint programs in education and culture.
The two Premiers signed a joint statement to appoint Deputy Foreign Minister of Belarus Valentin Rybakov and Principal Secretary of the Bangladeshi Premier Shaikh Wahid-uz-Zaman co-chairs of the commission for trade and economic cooperation. The commission for military cooperation will be led by Deputy Chairman of the State Defense Industries Committee of Belarus Igor Bykov and Lieutenant General of the Armed Forces of Bangladesh Abu Belal Mohammad Shafiul Haque.
A session of the commission will be held within one month since the joint statement was signed.
Diplomatic relations between the Republic of Belarus and the People's Republic of Bangladesh were established on 21 February 1992. Belarus and Bangladesh share positions on the key issues of the international agenda. They oppose the establishment of the unipolar world and advocate the interests of medium-sized and small countries. Bangladesh always upholds Belarus initiatives within the framework of the United Nations.
In 2012 Belarus-Bangladesh trade was estimated at $69.9 million. Belarus export stood at $57 million. Potash fertilizers accounted for 99.3% of Belarus export. Belarus also shipped tractors ($327,200), equipment to produce textile yarn ($60,000), and made small deliveries of optical equipment, measuring devices and other products.
In January-April 2013 the bilateral trade made up $43.4 million. Belarus export to Bangladesh stood at $37.5 million; eight names of products were delivered there. The exports were dominated by potash fertilizers (99.7%). Belarus also shipped tires, tractors, tankage and meat granules, offal products and fish.
Bangladesh major imports to Belarus are jute yarn, knitwear and textiles, tobacco raw materials.
Bangladesh is a promising sales market for Belarus potash fertilizers, chemical fibers, machinery and educational services.
source: Belarus interested in long-term ties with Banglade... - Silobreaker
