Milk, technology and scientific developments. Ambassador of Belarus on the breakthrough of Belarusian goods to Algeria

Belarus is holding a series of events aimed at enhancing economic cooperation between Belarus and Algeria. Sergey Terentyev, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Belarus to Egypt and Algeria, told this to a BelTA correspondent. He shared the details of organizing Belarusian forums and exhibitions in Algeria, as well as the role of our diaspora in this.

"Для Беларуси Алжир представляет интерес как давний, проверенный партнер, проводящий сбалансированную внешнюю политику и в то же время имеющий огромный рынок, - рассказал глава дипломатической миссии. - Хорошие перспективы в Алжире имеют белорусские производители молочной продукции, других видов продовольствия". Особые планы - в отношении сотрудничества в области промышленности. В проработке сейчас находятся вопросы создания совместных производств грузовой и сельскохозяйственной техники.

"Заметным событием стал Белорусско-алжирский бизнес-форум с участием предприятий и организаций двух стран, который состоялся 19 июня в городе Алжире при поддержке посольства Беларуси, ВУП "Белинтерэкспо" и Торговой палаты Алжира", - отметил Сергей Терентьев.

According to him, presentations of Belarusian companies - manufacturers of industrial, high-tech, food products, as well as B2B negotiations on trade with Algeria were held. In addition, agreements were reached on intensifying interaction between the chambers of commerce and industry of the two countries, a number of joint events were planned for the near future with the broad participation of business and government circles.

"The forum caused a wide resonance among business circles and in the media of Algeria. This is due, among other things, to the great and sincere interest of Algerians in the development of comprehensive ties with the EAEU countries, as evidenced by the recent visit to RUSSIA of the President of Algeria," the Ambassador of Belarus believes.

Currently, on June 20-24, the Belarusian delegation is participating in the national exposition at the International Universal Exhibition FIA 2023 (Algiers) - the largest regional event. The Belarusian Metallurgical Plant, the MINSK Automobile Plant, the Minsk Dairy Plant No. 1, the Slutsk CHEESE FACTORY are represented on it . At the same time, a significant part of the Belarusian exposition is occupied by scientific and technical developments of the National Academy of Sciences of Belarus, BSU, BNTU.

"Taking into account the great interest of visitors and participants of FIA 2023 to the Belarusian pavilion, we expect the conclusion of new serious contracts and agreements based on the results of the work of our delegation on the development of industrial cooperation, a breakthrough of Belarusian MILK and other food products on this serious market," the diplomat shared.

According to him, the Algerian partners, as well as visitors from other countries, were interested in Belarusian scientific and technical developments, proposals in the field of education. Sergei Terentiev is confident that the results of the national exposition will significantly increase the EXPORT of Belarusian services and high-tech goods.

"The holding of these events coincided with the process of forming the organizational structures of the Belarusian diaspora in Algeria," the diplomat continued. "Dozens of Belarusians live in the country, and the embassy's contacts with them show their keen interest in maintaining contact with the Motherland and helping to develop Belarusian-Algerian ties."

In this regard, the ambassador noted with gratitude the active assistance of the Belarusians of Algeria in organizing the national exposition: assistance in translating negotiations, inviting interested businessmen and disseminating information about our country and its potential.

"The potential of our diaspora in Algeria is very large, and the embassy will try to expand cooperation with it, as well as assistance to its representatives," the ambassador said.

"The parties' further plans to develop bilateral contacts for the next year include holding the first meeting of the Belarusian-Algerian joint intergovernmental commission on trade, economic, scientific and technical cooperation, as well as a comprehensive intensification of political contacts," said the Belarusian ambassador to Algeria.

Alina GRISHKEVICH,

BELTA.