Kazakhstan interested in Belarus' privatization program

Accoridng to BelTA, the possibilities of attracting Kazakhstani business to privatization in Belarus were discussed at a bilateral meeting between the Belarusian head of government and Prime Minister of Kazakhstan Karim Masimov in St. Petersburg on 19 October. "Kazakhstan expressed its willingness. Shortly we will prepare relevant proposals on tenders for privatization in Belarus," Mikhail Myasnikovich said. He noted that cooperation in this field with the partner country of the Customs Union is essential for Belarus. "We have to have a common commercial, industrial and financial capital for the single economic space to operate efficiently," he said.

The parties also reviewed the mechanisms for implementing decisions to be taken by the panel and the Commission of the Customs Union. The matter is not only about such decisions, but also about finding ways for their best implementation, defining the degree of involvement of the relevant national authorities, explained the Prime Minister. "Kazakhstan, at the level of the Prime Minister, also supported the initiative of our side that the documents on the panel of the Customs Union should be signed in early November at the level of heads of state," he added.

In St. Petersburg Mikhail Myasnikovich also held talks with Prime Minister of Moldova Vladimir Filat. The parties agreed on the opening of new Belarusian facilities to produce agricultural and other machinery in Moldova, improving trade in wine materials, fruits and vegetables, as well as on cooperation in the agro-industrial complex. It is expected that the Prime Minister of Moldova will visit Belarus in the near future.

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