Azerbaijan, Baku, Feb. 4/ Trend N. Ismaylova/
Azerbaijani investments into Belorussian economy grew almost three times, Belorussian Ambassador to Azerbaijan Nikolay Patskevich said on Feb. 4.
"In 2008 direct Azerbaijani investments to Belorussia totaled $542,000" Patskevich said.
In 2007 this index was $184,000.
Positive tendency in economic cooperation between countries is observed in foreign economic activity as well. Growth rates of turnover between Azerbaijan and Belorussia, first increased $111.7 million, totaled 24.5 percent. Growth rates of Belorussian export to Azerbaijan totaled 22 percent but import from Azerbaijan - 90.9 percent.
"In 2009 we forecast 10-15 percent growth of turnover. It is not bad for crisis period, Patskevich said.
This forecast will be reconsidered every three months because of unsteady economic situation on the market, he said.
"The export of Azerbaijani goods in Belorussia will increase later on as far as doubling, Patskevich said.
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