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MINSK, 22 May (BelTA) – Belarusian products are competitive on the Chinese market, President of Belarus Alexander Lukashenko said at the 7^th Congress of the Federation of Trade Unions of Belarus on 22 May, BelTA has learned.

The President spoke about the diversification of Belarusian export. He said that it is important to expand cooperation with China. Alexander Lukashenko believes that the three-day visit of China President Xi Jinping to Belarus was very important. It confirmed the interest of the Chinese side in enhancing interaction with Belarus. Alexander Lukashenko and the Chinese leader visited the construction site of the Chinese-Belarusian Industrial Park.

“The most modern industrial cluster is being built near Minsk. It will unite production facilities of the world’s most advanced companies, and not only Chinese companies. The industrial park will manufacture new-generation products. Companies of the park will not produce out-of-date goods,” the President said.

Alexander Lukashenko said that Xi Jinping was informed about the progress in the implementation of the construction project and instructed representatives of all Chinese companies present at the meeting to join the project.

The head of state also said that certain neighboring countries are envious about this new project which has huge prospects.

“We have dispelled all doubts. It was a right decision to launch the project,” Alexander Lukashenko noted.

The President emphasized: “China paid attention to Belarus and promised to buy Belarusian products which are competitive on the Chinese market. This fact proves that Belarus continues to diversify export.”