Belarus to deepen cooperation with Cuba, Ecuador

Belarus is set to expand cooperation with Cuba and Ecuador, Spokesman for the Foreign Ministry of Belarus Andrei Savinykh told a briefing on 24 May, BelTA has learnt.

On 23-30 May a Belarusian delegation led by Deputy Foreign Minister of Belarus Sergei Aleinik is visiting Cuba and Ecuador. The delegation includes representatives of the Industry Ministry, Ministry of Architecture and Construction, Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Protection, Belneftekhim Concern and a number of Belarusian companies.

The delegation is set to meet with representatives of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Cuba, the Council of Ministers, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Foreign Trade and Foreign Investment, Industry Ministry, Ministry of Energy and Mines, Agriculture Ministry, Construction Ministry, Transportation Ministry and Armed Forces Ministry.

During a visit to Ecuador Sergei Aleinik will meet with top officials of the Presidential Administration, representatives of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Energy and Mining, Agriculture Ministry, Construction Ministry, Transportation Ministry and Defense Ministry.

Sergei Aleinik will have talks with top executives of state-run oil companies Petroecuador and Petroamazonas and foreign trade organization Pro Ecuador. The parties will discuss economic cooperation prospects between the countries and economic operators.