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MINSK, 19 February (BelTA) – Belarusian foods are showcased during the international expo of agricultural products, food, and beverages Gulfood 2018 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, the press service of the Belarusian Ministry of Foreign Affairs told BelTA.

A Belarusian pavilion was arranged with assistance of the Embassy of Belarus in the UAE. It features products made by a number of Belarusian food companies, including Bellakt, Santa Bremor, Primemilk, and Servolux Agro.

A Belarusian government delegation led by Deputy Agriculture and Food Minister Igor Brylo is taking part in the expo. On 19 February the official met with UAE Deputy Minister for Climate Change and Environmental Protection Majid Sultan Al Qasimi. Finishing the certification of a number of Belarusian companies to allow them to start selling their products in the region was discussed during the meeting.

Belarusian food export to the UAE has increased by six times in the last few years thanks to the active work done by the Agriculture and Food Ministry and the Belarusian embassy to enable conditions to allow Belarusian companies to reach the UAE market.