Lukashenko: Belarus, Indonesia can triple mutual trade within 1-2 years

       Belarus and Indonesia have a tremendous untapped potential. Within the next one or two years the countries can triple the mutual trade. President of Belarus Alexander Lukashenko made the statement as he met with Indonesia President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono.
Alexander Lukashenko underlined that for Belarus Indonesia is an important and promising partner in Southeastern Asia.
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      “We are confident that the affinity of the views of the two countries on key matters on the global agenda should be complemented by intensive trade and economic cooperation. The trade turnover of $133 million or even $250 million during the best year definitely falls below the capabilities of the two countries.
I can mention several avenues of cooperation in which the countries are natural partners despite the geographical distance. In mechanical engineering taking into account Indonesia’s ability to raise coal extraction Belarus is ready to supply reliable and modern mining dump trucks. These vehicles have been used at the coal deposit in Eastern Kalimantan since 2012.”
         Apart from that, Belarus is ready to act in a similar manner in military and technical cooperation. Alexander Lukashenko believes that cooperation in research and development should be an independent part of the bilateral cooperation. 
        The implementation of joint projects in bio and information technologies, agrarian sciences, food industry, and enhanced oil recovery looks particularly interesting.