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The implementation of the head of state’s instructions on intensifying trade and economic cooperation with countries of the African continent was discussed in the Council of the Republic, BelTA has learned.

Belarus regards Algeria as one of its key partners in North Africa, Belarusian Minister of Foreign Affairs Maxim Ryzhenkov said following a meeting with Algeria’s Minister of State, Minister of Foreign Affairs, National Communities Abroad, and African Affairs Ahmed Attaf in Minsk on 6 August, BelTA has learned.

Africa appreciates Belarus for always being sincere and open in building international partnerships, Belarusian First Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Sergei Lukashevich said on the air of the First Information TV channel, BelTA has learned.

The Mill of Success economic forum (16th edition) in Mogilev has brought together representatives from ten regions of Russia, and also from African countries, China, Pakistan, Türkiye and Slovakia, Chairman of the Mogilev Oblast Executive Committee Anatoly Isachenko told the media, BelTA has learned.

Minsk Tractor Works (MTZ) increased its tractor exports to the African market by more than 60% in 2025, Aleksandr Aksenchik, Deputy Marketing Director for Commercial Operations in Distant Markets and Head of the Department for Promotion and Sales to Distant Markets at MTZ, told BelTA.