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06.09.2013

Belarus to supply $31m worth of products to Mongolia

ULAANBAATAR, 6 September (BelTA) – During the official visit of the Belarusian delegation led by Premier Mikhail Myasnikovich to Mongolia the parties agreed on the supplies of Belarusian products worth of more than $31 million to the country, BelTA has learnt.

At the Belarusian-Mongolian business forum which took place in the Mongolian capital, Ulaanbaatar, the two countries signed a number of contracts on the supply of equipment, component parts, pharmaceutical products, confectionery and other goods to Mongolia. The value of the contracts is estimated at $31.146 million.

“It will be a great contribution to our trade turnover,” Belarusian head of government Mikhail Myasnikovich noted. Belarus-Mongolia trade has been steadily increasing in the recent years. In 2012 it reached $112 million. According to the Premier, this figure can double next year.

Thus, according to the reached agreements, OAO BelAZ will supply six rock haulers worth of over $10.17 million and component parts to the vehicles. Sixteen dump trucks (with 55t and 130t payload) will be supplied under the terms of international leasing. The products of Minsk Tractor Plant are in great demand in Mongolia. The Belarusian company plans to deliver 300 tractors (worth more than $7.83 million) to the region. There were also signed contracts on the supply of ten urban buses and 14 MAZ concrete mixer trucks under the terms of international leasing.

Agreements were also reached on the supplies of the products of OAO Bobruiskselmash, Kristall, OAO Kommunarka, OAO Krasny Pishchevik.

Belarus’ government delegation led by Prime Minister Mikhail Myasnikovich was on an official visit to Mongolia on 3-5 September. The Belarusian head of government held several meetings, including with Mongolian President Tsakhiagiin Elbegdorj, Mongolian Prime Minister Norovyn Altankhuyag, Chairman of the Mongolian Parliament Zandaakhuu Enkhbold. Mikhail Myasnikovich took part in the opening ceremony of the National Exhibition of the Republic of Belarus that is to stay open through 8 September and the Belarusian-Mongolian business forum.