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FM: Venezuela, Belarus agree to restart relations in economy, manufacturing sector

MINSK, 17 October (BelTA) - Belarus and Venezuela intend to restart relations in economy and manufacturing sector, Venezuelan Foreign Minister Yvan Gil Pinto told the media following a meeting with Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko in Minsk on 17 October, BelTA has learned.

He stressed: "We had a very fruitful visit to Belarus. I met with my colleague, Minister of Foreign Affairs Sergei Aleinik, with the political leadership of the country, and now with Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko. We have agreed to reset our bilateral relations in trade, economy and manufacturing sector. We intend to do this in the near future.”

"The first step will be, as we announced, a meeting of the joint commission on trade and economic cooperation in Minsk. It is scheduled for 28-29 November. This meeting will be attended by ministers, representatives of the ministries of both countries, heads of enterprises who will specifically talk about the state of affairs and the areas to move forward," Yvan Gil Pinto noted.

According to him, other topics of bilateral cooperation were also discussed during the talks. Those were the energy sector, agriculture, tourism and other areas.

"We will make every effort not only to restart our bilateral relations, but to bring them to an even higher level," the Venezuelan minister assured. “We have a very intensive fruitful work ahead of us. We are committed to advancing not only our political contacts but also our trade and economic cooperation.”

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