Belarus PM expects partnership strategy with WB ready by 2017

Andrei Kobyakov

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        I hope that a balanced effective partnership strategy of Belarus and the World Bank for near-term will be prepared by 2017, Belarus Prime Minister Andrei Kobyakov said as he met with Vice President of the World Bank's Europe and Central Asia region Cyril Muller.
      “We are grateful to the World Bank for financial support and the joint projects which are aimed at solving the most urgent tasks of economic development and improving the quality of life of Belarusians. We appreciate the highest expertise that the Bank lends for analytical research on various areas of social and economic development. From our side we are ready to offer the significant experience that experts have accumulated when working constructively on joint projects and research. I am sure that all this will help prepare a balanced effective new country partnership strategy for the near-term by 2017,” Andrei Kobyakov said.
      The Prime Minister stressed that Belarus attaches great importance to cooperation with the World Bank. “We always view the World Bank as an important and serious partner, with serious investment resources and most advanced experience and knowledge,” the Belarusian head of government said.