The trade between Belarus and Pakistan has been recently gaining momentum, the Embassy of Belarus in Pakistan reported.
In January-September the trade between Belarus and Pakistan totaled $38.6 million, with Belarus exporting $30 million worth of products to Pakistan. The deliveries of Belarusian tractors increased by 7.8%, tractor parts by 55.4%. The deliveries of Belarusian tires to Pakistan showed a 4.7% increase, while the exports of ready-made food products (infant milk formula) went up by 13.9%. Over the nine months of 2016 Belarus exported 1,395 tons of newsprint worth $613,900.
Belarus also increased imports from Pakistan, including food products, vegetables and fruit 3.4 times, footwear almost 3 times, cosmetic and manicure sets more than 3 times.
In November 2014 Belarus opened its embassy in Pakistan. The parties promptly established relations in the trade and economic sector.
The first official visit of the President of Belarus to Pakistan took place on May 28-29, 2015. In August 2015 the Prime Minister of Pakistan paid a visit to Belarus. In October Alexander Lukashenko visited Pakistan on his second official visit. (BelTA/Business World Magazine)
