16.11.2017

French companies note that the business climate in Belarus has been improving and they begin to show interest in our country. Maxim Larychuk, Head of the Department of Industry and Sustainable Development of the Business France agency, drew attention to the fact that business interest in Belarus increased 2-3 years ago.

"We see a certain interest in Belarusian companies, for many years there have been no special appeals in Belarus, for the last 2-3 years there has been a demand for Belarus." For the first time we bring a large delegation, "said Maxim Lariychuk.

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According to him, the delegation includes the companies that already operate in the Russian market, as well as the enterprises that have not yet been represented in Russia. The basis of delegation was constituted by representatives of the industry.  Among them there were La Fonte Ardennaise, specializing in the manufacture of components, the manufacturer of road machinery Secmair, Alteo, offering alumina and other raw materials for technical ceramics. The IT sector was represented by Atos Company, a member of the largest 40 companies in France, which opened an office in Belarus last year.

During the visit, French businessmen met with representatives of international financial organizations. In addition, negotiations were held with the players of the Belarusian construction, petrochemical, road industries.

It should be noted that large French companies already work in Belarus. Danone is developing the production of dairy products in Pruzhany. The Lactalis group this year purchased milk factory in Lyahovichi.

Source: belmarket.by