A business meeting with a delegation from the Gomel Region of the Republic of Belarus took place at the Chamber of Entrepreneurs of the Karaganda Region. The delegation included government officials, representatives of the Belarusian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BelCCI) and executives of the largest Belarusian enterprises such as «Gomselmash», «Gomel Chemical Plant», «Spartak», «Gomel Meat and Dairy Company» and others.
The meeting was opened by Askar Gazaliyev, Head of the Department of Industry and Industrial-Innovative Development of the Karaganda Region, emphasizing the importance of direct dialogue between business communities of both regions.
«The Karaganda Region is actively developing international partnership. Belarus is one of our strategic cooperation priorities. We see genuine interest in joint projects in the food industry, engineering, chemical sector and agroindustry», – Askar Arstanovich highlighted.
On the Belarusian side, Boris Gushchin, Deputy Director General for Foreign Economic Activity of the Gomel Branch of the BelCCI, delivered a welcoming speech. He noted the high level of organization and expressed confidence in further strengthening ties.
«Karaganda has impressed us as an industrial and investment-attractive area. I’m sure that today’s dialogue will lead to real contracts and mutually beneficial initiatives», – he said.
The meeting included presentations of both parties, the demonstration of promotional films about Gomel and Karaganda Regions, as well as B2B negotiations between business representatives.
Significant international documents were signed, confirming the intention of the parties for long-term cooperation: an Agreement between the Chamber of Entrepreneurs of the Karaganda Region and the Gomel Branch of the Belarusian Chamber of Commerce and Industry, a supply contract between JSC HMC «Gomel Meat and Dairy Company» and LLP «Triumph KZ», a protocol of intent between JSC «Rogachevsky Milk Canning Plant» and SC «Eurasian Foods», a supply contract between JV JSC «Spartak» and LLP «Triumph KZ» and a memorandum of mutual cooperation between FEZ «Gomel – Raton» and FEZ «Saryarka».
«The signed agreements are a solid foundation for cooperation. Specific logistics and production projects are already being developed», – noted Ernar Kulpeisov, Director of the Chamber of Entrepreneurs of the Karaganda Region.
The delegation’s visit will continue on April 16 with an official meeting at the regional administration (Akimat) and visits to agricultural enterprises.
