Belarus hopes for the successful implementation of projects with Venezuela. This was stated by President of Belarus Alexander Lukashenko at a meeting with Minister of Foreign Affairs of Venezuela Nicolas Maduro Moros on November 8. "I ask you to convey the kindest words to my friend Hugo Chavez. Tell him that we intend to implement all agreements, reached during our last meeting," the Belarusian leader said.
According to Alexander Lukashenko, the Belarusian side is ready to discuss all issues, related to the formulation of new proposals on bilateral cooperation and to listen to all proposals of the Venezuelan side, BelTA informs.
«I know you have orders from the president of Venezuela to discuss several issues in Belarus. I am also ready to discuss suggestions, proposals of the president of Venezuela, to discuss problems,» President of Belarus said.
Alexander Lukashenko is convinced that after a recent visit to Belarus of Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez, the current visit of the Venezuelan delegation is «a good visit after such large-scale meetings.» «I think it will bring positive results,» the Belarusian leader said.
We’re Keeping a Good Pace, Venezuelan Foreign Minister
In turn, the Venezuelan Foreign Minister has noted that the agreements, reached earlier in the energy field between Belarus and Venezuela, are being under development. «I am confident that we’re keeping a very good pace,» Nicolas Maduro Moros said. Venezuelan Minister of Foreign Affairs called strengthening of the positions, issues, discussed at the highest level during the recent visit of the Venezuelan leader, the main purpose of the visit. «I have brought best wishes from Hugo Chavez and a number of important issues in the development of the negotiations, taken place here during the visit of the president,» Nicolas Maduro Moros said.
Agreement on trade and economic cooperation between Belarus and Venezuela was signed in December 2007. Since then bilateral turnover has increased substantially due to the supply increase and the expansion of our products range, the Foreign Ministry of Belarus reported.
Thus, the trade turnover between Belarus and Venezuela has increased by 33.1% to $230.6 million in 2009, compared with 2008. Imports have decreased in 9 times and made $15.9 thousand. There was a surplus for Belarus in the amount of $230.6 million.
Imports from Venezuela have sharply increased in 2010 in connection with the beginning of the procurement of Venezuelan oil. Belarusian exports totaled $232.3 million in January — September 2010, while imports increased to $648.1 million.
According to Telegraf, Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez made a visit in Minsk on October 15-18, 2010, during which several bilateral documents were signed, including a contract for the supply of oil in 2011-2013. In addition, heads of foreign ministries of Belarus, Venezuela and Syria signed a joint declaration on cooperation during the recent visit of Deputy Foreign Minister of Belarus Sergei Aleinik to Syria.
