Turkmenistan, Ashgabat, April 21 / Trend H.Hasanov /
At a government meeting in Ashgabat a report on preparations for the forthcoming official visit of Turkmen delegation headed by President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov to the Republic of Belarus was heard, the Turkmen government said on Saturday.
"Focusing on the traditionally friendly Turkmen-Belarusian relations, the Turkmen leader noted with satisfaction the progressive dynamics of bilateral cooperation in trade, economic, and humanitarian and cultural sphere," a statement said.
Berdimuhamedov said the interaction between the two countries has a wealth of positive experience of joint work and considerable potential, which is necessary to use with maximum efficiency in the interests of both parties.
The two countries hold regular talks on building up supplies of agricultural and other special equipment from Belarus to Turkmenistan. At the moment, a major project, namely construction of mining and processing complex in Lebap province is being implemented. The first phase is estimated at $1 billion.
Belgorkhimprom Public Corporation has been implementing the project since August 2009. In order to develop reserves of potash ore of Garlyk deposit an underground mine is being constructed. Shipment of finished products will be made by rail and road transport.
Thermal power plant will be constructed on the basis of gas turbines.
Production of mineral fertilizers is one of the most profitable sectors of Turkmenistan. The main factors of the increased demand for these products are steady growth in world population, increase in demand for grains and oilseeds for biofuels, global market of agricultural products.