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Venezuela, Belarus to
Strengthen Strategic Alliance
CARACAS - Venezuela and Belarus are
promoting on Monday their strategic alliance
with regard to energy, industry, agriculture
and technology with the arrival of President
Alexander Lukashenko to this capital.
Prior to the Russian President's visit,
teams of both countries reviewed the
existing agreements and the possibilities to
expand them during a meeting closed on
Friday by President Hugo Chavez at
Miraflores Palace.
According to the socialist leader, the
bilateral relations are an example of
cooperation and solidarity in view of the
international financial crisis.
There were no links between Venezuela and
Belarus four years ago, but, in 2009, we
reached $200 million in exchange and the
potential is greater, maybe around two
billion or more, he said.
According to Chavez, the former soviet
republic has a lot to contribute given the
experience and development it has in sectors
as the automotive industry, technology,
optical, agricultural, forest, military,
textile services and housing, among others.
Regarding Venezuelan exports to Russia, the
leader stated his interest in sending rice,
condensed milk, coffee, cocoa and fruits.
Our objective is to diversify exports to
leave the mono production of oil behind, he
said.
Chavez also considered that the analysis of
the increase of the bilateral fund must be a
priority during Lukashenko's visit. |
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