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MINSK, 8 April (BelTA) - Belarus and Estonia intend to facilitate the development of bilateral trade. This matter was discussed during the Belarusian-Estonian consultations on economic affairs held in Tallinn at the level of deputy ministers, BelTA learned from the press service of the Belarusian Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

The Belarusian delegation was headed by Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Alexander Guryanov. The Estonian delegation was led by Deputy Minister Vaino Reinart. The consultations were also attended by Belarusian Ambassador to Estonia Anatoly Stepus, representatives of the Belarusian Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Belgospishcheprom Concern and Belarusian Oil Company.

“The parties reached an agreement to strengthen bilateral economic cooperation, promote mutual trade, and to increase deliveries of Belarusian and Estonian goods to the markets of the two countries. The consultations also examined the issues of cooperation in the field of transport and logistics, cooperation in IT, and discussed the issues related to the functioning of the Eurasian Economic Union,” the press service informed.

On the same day, Alexander Guryanov met with representatives of the business community promoting Belarusian products to the Estonian market. Negotiations were held with the administration of the Tallinn port of Muuga and port of Sillamae, and the Estonian Logistics and Transit Association.