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MINSK, 1 February (BelTA) – Belarus will take part in the first China International Import Expo, BelTA learned from the press service of the Belarusian Economy Ministry.

“Deputy Economy Minister Pavel Utyupin met with a delegation of China’s Ministry of Commerce and attended the presentation of the first China International Import Expo which is scheduled to take place in Shanghai on 5-10 November 2018. During the meeting the parties discussed Belarus’ preparation for the expo and related events,” the press service said.

Belarus expressed readiness to make its contribution to the implementation of the Chinese government’s plans to fill the Chinese market with high-quality products, and the China International Import Expo will help the matter.

The presentation provided full information on the conditions and preferential format of participation in the exhibition, and also the main aspects and directions in the demonstration of Belarusian goods and services. In addition, the Belarusian and Chinese organizers signed a memorandum on the main provisions of Belarus’ participation in the expo.

Companies interested in taking part in the expo may apply to the National Centre for Marketing and Price Study for additional information.

The main organizers of the expo will be the Ministry of Commerce of the People's Republic of China and the People's Government of Shanghai. The expo aims to open new opportunities for countries from all over the world in increasing exports to China, create a platform for the development of international trade and economic cooperation. According to the Chinese side, the exhibition is designed to increase the level of trade liberalization and wider involvement of countries in the implementation of the Belt and Road Initiative. More information is available on the official website of the expo: www.ciie.org.