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Belarus wants to transfer technology to Make in India initative
Belarus Foreign Minister Vladimir V. Makei called on President Pranab
Mukherjee here and said his country was ready to consider transferring
technology under the government's Make in India initiative, an official
said on Thursday.
"Belarus can contribute to the Make in India
initiative of the Indian government and is ready to consider transfer
of technology," Makei said during the meeting at Rashtrapati Bhavan on
Wednesday.
Mukherjee said he looked forward to meet President Alexander G. Lukashenko during his upcoming visit to Belarus.
The president recalled that he had met Lukashenko as the external affairs minister during his visit to India in 2007.
Drawing
upon the importance of bilateral relations between the two countries,
Mujherjee said: "The two countries share common perceptions on many
issues. Bilateral relations are expanding. There is good understanding
and cooperation between the two countries on international and regional
matters."
"India appreciates Belarus's support on India's candidature for a permanent seat at the UN Security Council," he added.
Mukherjee also called for strengthening the existing trade relations between the two countries.
Echoing
the sentiments, the foreign minister said: "Belarus sees India as a key
partner in the region. Even through Belarus is a small country, it has
capabilities in many areas of industry and science. It is possible to
make advances in different areas of cooperation."