BELARUS NEWS AND ANALYSIS

DATE:

12/07/2007

Belarusian Visit Seeks Improved Cooperation With Venezuela

A Belarusian government delegation led by Viktar Sheyman, the state secretary of the Security Council, arrived in Caracas on July 9 on an official visit, Belapan reported on July 11, quoting the Security Council's press office. The visit, which continues until July 14, is to focus on "working out joint measures aimed at increasing the efficiency of cooperation between the two countries and making relations dynamic." Belarusian President Alyaksandr Lukashenka on July 7 reportedly appointed Sheyman to head the delegation and act on behalf of the Council of Ministers. According to the Security Council, "Venezuela is ready to actively solve issues regarding the purchase of Belarusian products, as well as the construction on its territory of joint enterprises for oil production and the manufacture of tractors, road and quarry equipment, household appliances, construction materials, and other enterprises." AM

Source:

http://www.rferl.org/newsline/2007/07/3-cee/cee-120707.asp