OREANDA-NEWS. August 31, 2010. Belarus and Bryansk Oblast of Russia are planning to reach USD500 million in bilateral trade in 2010, Belarus’ Deputy Prime Minister Ivan Bambiza told reporters in Minsk.

A Bryansk Oblast delegation has recently met with CEOs of Belarusian companies and Belarusian businessmen in Minsk. “The meeting highlighted future joint ventures in Bryansk Oblast,” Ivan Bambiza said. Two joint companies producing Gomselmash harvesters and Amkodor road machinery are already working in the region. Joint ventures on processing agricultural production are among the most promising avenues of cooperation today, Belarusian Deputy Prime Minister added.

The fulfillment of the previously signed agreements has helped to make a substantial progress in the economic relations with Russian partners. Despite the crisis, in 2009 the bilateral trade between Belarus and Bryansk Oblast totaled USD 412.5 million, (109.8% as compared with the level of 2008). Belarusian export made up USD 303.9 million (141.8%).

In January-June 2010, the bilateral turnover between Belarus and Bryansk Oblast totaled USD 256.8 million (11.1% up as against the same period 2009). The export of Belarusian goods grew by 10.9% up to USD 206.4 million.