Belarusian representatives proposed several business deals with Cuba. Ranging from the supply of equipment and parts, technical training to the promotion of joint productions for the domestic market and exports.
Deputy Minister of Industry Andrei Kuzniatsou confirmed the willingness of his country’s government. To support bilateral business ties, since only a mutually advantageous collaboration will give the expected results for the benefit of both nations, he said.
As he explained, the equipment has unquestionable quality and competitive prices on an international scale. In addition, the entities would be able to accompany their offers with after-sales services on site.
Among the supplies of interest to both parties, he distinguished those for agriculture, the energy sector, including electricity generation, and public health.
In the field of medicine, joint productions could prosper for the manufacture in Cuba of equipment with Belarusian technology. Which could carry their own brands defined here, he commented.
It would be a window for exports to other territories in the Caribbean and Latin America. “A stimulus to continue advancing in bilateral cooperation.” Reasoned the official, at the business forum held at the National Hotel of Cuba in the capital.
For the hosts, Deputy Minister of Industries José Gaspar recalled that relations with Belarusian manufacturers began since the time of the former Soviet Union.
In the period 1960-1980, he exemplified, more than 30 thousand tractors, about four thousand automobiles, numerous construction machinery, clocks, radio-receivers and 700 thousand refrigerators were supplied to the island.
In other words, the previous knowledge of the Cuban market constitutes an open door for the strengthening of the economic-commercial ties. Adjusted to the current conditions, in which the intensification of the economic, financial and commercial blockade of the United States stands out, he considered.
According to the official, the search for sustainable financial schemes will be an essential issue for the businesses planned by the companies. Which will have to identify clients with solvency in foreign currency, who do not depend on state credits.
He also drew attention to logistical issues, in order to ensure the timely supply of parts and spare parts. In order to achieve the necessary competitiveness in the market and meet the demands of customers.
The meeting also included an updated review of the projects in the pipeline for foreign direct investment in the largest of the Antilles. As well as a broad summary of the exports of the Integral Consortium of Belarus. Which include various medical and hospital equipment.
The culmination of the meeting was a personal dialogue between the companies’ executives to discuss their respective interests.
With information from Prensa Latina
Translated by Aliani Rojas Fernandez
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