MINSK, 1 June (BelTA) – Belarus and Türkiye need each other, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Belarus to Türkiye Anatoly Glaz said in an interview with Anadolu Agency, BelTA reports.
The ambassador highlighted that, according to Turkish statistics, Belarus-Türkiye trade is approaching $2 billion. This is a quite impressive figure for both nations, he emphasized.
“We need each other. If certain other countries had not interfered, this figure would have been even higher. However, we have full understanding with the Turkish side, with our partners in Türkiye, and we will continue increasing our trade, thereby improving the well-being of our citizens and developing businesses in both countries,” the diplomat assured.
In the near future, several business contacts are already planned. Bilateral trade and economic cooperation mechanisms will soon be activated. Ambassador Anatoly Glaz added that Minsk expects these initiatives to be implemented within this year.
“There will be visits from business circles. The agenda is very optimistic and active,” he stated.
The ambassador emphasized that the high level of relations between Belarus and Türkiye is primarily based on the close and friendly ties between the leaders of both countries.
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