Pakistan is honored to host the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) summit 2024 in Islamabad, where delegations from various member and observer countries have gathered.
Today, a high-level delegation from the Republic of Belarus called on the President/CEO of Zarai Taraqiati Bank Limited (ZTBL) at ZTBL,Head Office, Islamabad.
The delegation included Mr. Sergei Stolyarchuk, Chairman of the Bank of Development of Belarus, Mr. Vadim Shagoiko, Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Food of Belarus and Mr.Ilya Kanapliou, Trade Counsellor of the Embassy of Belarus in Pakistan,.
The President/CEO of ZTBL, Mr.Tahir Yaqoob Bhatti, warmly welcomed and received the distinguished Belarusian delegation.
During the meeting, the Belarusian delegation provided detailed insights into Belarus’ agriculture sector,which plays a pivotal role in the country’s economy. Agriculture and livestock exports are major contributors to Belarus’ foreign exchange earnings. They highlighted Belarus’ strength in agricultural mechanization, heavy machinery production, and livestock development. Their agricultural exports, including dairy and meat products, contribute to their global trade footprint, and Belarus is recognized for its advanced farming practices and cutting-edge machinery such as tractors and agricultural equipment.
The Belarusian side proposed a potential collaboration between ZTBL and Belarus in areas of mutual interest. They suggested that ZTBL’s farmers benefit from Belarusian agricultural machinery to promote mechanization and productivity in Pakistan’s agriculture sector.
