Belarusian delegation arrives in Karaganda region
KARAGANDA. KAZINFORM "Kazakhstani businessmen are actively interested in Belorussian goods," deputy director of the foreign economic activity of the Vitebsk affiliate of the Industry and Trade Chamber of Belarus Yuri Pchelko said.
Lots of Kazakh delegations visit the Vitebsk oblast. Kazakhstani business is interested in a wide range of Belarus-made products ranging from meat and dairy products to machinery. "It is our first visit to Karaganda. We are interested in your region and seek for closer cooperation with Kazakhstan in general. The Customs Union promoted cooperation between our manufacturers. However, there is a great potential for broadening our ties ahead," he said. Note: Last year the commodity turnover between the Karaganda region and Belarus stood at USD 66 mln, including export totaling USD 25 mln and import up to USD 41 mln. There are 12 enterprises with participation of Belarusian capital in areas such as sales, processing industry, transport and logistics.