BELARUS NEWS AND ANALYSIS

DATE:

20/04/2008

Belarus calls for stronger agro ties with Iran

TEHRAN -- Belarus called for expansion of agricultural ties with Iran, the Agricultural Jihad Ministry reported here on Saturday.

Leonid Rachkov, Belarusian ambassador to Tehran in a meet with Peyman Falsafi, deputy for parliamentary and international affairs and trade promotion with Africa, emphasized the promotion of agro ties, saying that "judging by the world's complicated condition and the price hike of goods, it will be better for both sides to boost agro ties."

"Belarus is one of the world's credible potassium compost producers and there is no limitation for its export to Iran," he added, while voicing his country's readiness for exports of urea compost to Iran as well.

The official pointed out that Belarusian tractors were quality and price-wise suitable for Iran's need, announcing that Belarus exports its tractors to many of the world's countries.

Seed transaction and research on the seeds, especially in regard to corn seeds, constitute other key points Rachkov stated calling for the establishment of related training courses.

Falsafi, for his part, welcomed the expansion of every kind of bilateral economic ties, especially in the field of agriculture, saying the necessary measures in this regard have been taken after the Eighth Joint Commission on Iran-Belarus Cooperation.

Source:

http://www.tehrantimes.com/index_View.asp?code=166657

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