Representatives from 11 countries arrived at the international investment forum in Vitebsk

February 25, Vitebsk / Olga Bogacheva - BELTA /. Representatives of 11 countries are taking part in the international investment forum that opened today in Vitebsk. Business circles and diplomatic missions from Poland, Bulgaria, Kazakhstan, Ukraine, Bulgaria, Azerbaijan, Latvia, Russia, and other countries have shown interest in the investment proposals of the Vitebsk region, a BELTA correspondent reports. "Participation in the forum will allow businessmen not only to get acquainted with promising projects for implementation in the Dvina region but also to learn more about the business environment and the specifics of the region. And this is an important component for the success of any investment project," emphasized Oleg Matskevich, Deputy Chairman of the Vitebsk Regional Executive Committee, at the forum's opening ceremony. "The Vitebsk region is an open region where everyone can find a partner for business cooperation in any field," added Oleg Matskevich. 150 projects with a total investment volume of over $650 million are presented to investors. Priority areas for the regions include the development of transport and logistics systems, roadside and hotel services, the development of tourist infrastructure, and the modernization of meat and dairy industry enterprises. During the forum, businessmen will also be able to familiarize themselves with the enterprises of the Vitebsk region and see the sites intended for project implementation. -0-