OREANDA-NEWS. On October 03, 2007 the 5th Belarusian national exhibition BelarusEXPO-2007 has opened in Vilnius. It will run till October 6, reported the Official website www.government.by.

According to Prime Minister of Belarus Sergei Sidorsky, the event bears testimony to the dynamic development of cooperation between Belarus and Estonia. The previous BelarusEXPO in Vilnius was held two years ago. Within that period Belarus enhanced its export potential. Today it trades with more than 165 countries worldwide. The exhibition will make a significant contribution in the development of the Belarusian-Lithuanian ties.

The total area of the exhibition is 2,840 square meters. Outdoor pavilions occupy 300 square meters. This is 1.5 times more than the area of the previous exhibition held in October 2005. Over 130 companies showcase a wide range of their products which vast majority has passed European certification.

During the exhibition, various round-table discussions will be held to consider investment opportunities of Belarus, cooperation between technological parks of the two countries, interaction in the construction field and export of building materials to Lithuania. During the exhibition the Belarusian Universal Commodity Exchange, companies of the Industry Ministry, Belgospischeprom, Bellesbumprom and Belneftekhim concerns will hold presentations.

BelarusEXPO-2007 is a central event of Days of Economy, Science and Culture of Belarus in Lithuania held in September-October. The Days mark the 15th anniversary of establishment of the diplomatic relations between the two countries.