MALABO, 9 December (BelTA) – Belarus is ready to provide comprehensive solutions for the sake of development of Equatorial Guinea. Belarus President Aleksandr Lukashenko made the statement as he met with Equatorial Guinea President Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo, BelTA has learned.
Aleksandr Lukashenko said: “Belarus has experience of mechanization and industrialization of agriculture. Our machines, equipment, technologies are simple and reliable. We make a broad range of machines and equipment for other branches of the economy. I am convinced that our trucks, buses, road construction machines, municipal vehicles, fire trucks, mining vehicles, timber harvesters will be in demand in the course of accomplishing the tasks formulated by Equatorial Guinea’s leadership in order to improve social and economic indicators and raise the population’s living standards. We know about the need for comprehensive solutions and are ready to provide them.”
Aleksandr Lukashenko mentioned the rapid advancement of cooperation in healthcare. Belarusian specialists have started training personnel in Equatorial Guinea hospitals. “We have already started and are ready to continue passing on experience and knowledge in the sphere of management of hospital complexes, organization of primary medical aid for your population, personnel training, and pharmaceutics. I am ready to guarantee that the results will impress you,” the president said.
He also mentioned the need to actively use opportunities in the humanitarian sphere – education, science, sport, tourism, and culture – in order to bring the two nations even closer to each other.
In turn, Belarus is interested in importing Equatorial Guinea cocoa, tropical vegetables and fruits, in the joint processing of fish products.
“Belarus is ready to become a bridge to Eurasia for your country. We count on reciprocal support within the framework of the African Union and other integration associations. I am convinced it will contribute to the growth of business activity,” Aleksandr Lukashenko said.
In his words, the joint work of business circles and national chambers of commerce and industry should become the key link in the process of establishment and formation of new steady business ties. “We are open to a dialogue about all the matters of interest and are ready to discuss in detail all the cooperation avenues,” the Belarusian leader assured.