HANOI, 29 November (BelTA) – Belarus and Vietnam are planning to boost bilateral trade 2-3 times in three to five years, Prime Minister of Belarus Mikhail Myasnikovich told reporters following the meeting with Prime Minister of Vietnam Nguyen Tan Dung on 29 November. Mikhail Myasnikovich noted that the parties exchanged ideas regarding the development of bilateral relations. In particular, Belarus and Vietnam agreed that the level of trade and economic cooperation is far from its potential. “Today we have defined avenues which will allow us raising bilateral trade 2-3 times in three to five years,” Mikhail Myasnikovich said. He emphasized that he shares the opinion of the Vietnamese Premier that the two countries can implement more investment projects. Belarus is ready to set up new plants in Vietnam to manufacture competitive products for local and foreign markets. Mikhail Myasnikovich added that the sides have also harmobized the mechanisms to raise Belarus’ imports from Vietnam. These are additional jobs and extra revenues for Vietnamese companies, Mikhail Myasnikovich said. Mikhail Myasnikovich stressed that Belarus and Vietnam share views on the prospects of bilateral relations. In January 2012 the two states will mark the 20th anniversary of diplomatic relations. Over this relatively short period a lot has been done to foster bilateral ties. “We are convinced that Vietnam is a reliable partner of Belarus in South East Asia. Belarus is also eager to be Vietnam’s partner in Europe,” he said. Belarus is impressed by Vietnam’s social and economic development. “You have carried out serious economic reforms, pursue the policy of openness. We appreciate it,” Mikhail Myasnikovich concluded. БЕЛТА
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