MINSK, 22 May (BelTA) – Belarus is eager to penetrate new sales markets, including in Asia, President of Belarus Alexander Lukashenko said at the 7th Congress of the Federation of Trade Unions of Belarus on 22 May, BelTA has learned.
The President emphasized that Belarus cannot do without the diversification of export and new sales markets. “Yes, Russia is a fraternal and close country. But we cannot depend on one market. We should gain a foothold on many markets to enhance our economic security,” Alexander Lukashenko is convinced.
The head of state reminded about his recent visit to Georgia and the recent state visit of President of the People’s Republic of China Xi Jinping to Belarus, about the forthcoming visit of the President of India to Minsk.
The head of state also said that he will pay a visit to Pakistan in the near future. The delegation will discuss the sales of Belarusian products and other avenues of bilateral cooperation.