22 September 2020

Belarus, UNIDO discuss signing of cooperation program

Permanent Representative of the Republic of Belarus to the International Organisations in Vienna Andrei Dapkiunas presented credentials to Director General of the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) Li Yong in an official ceremony on 22 September, BelTA learned from the Belarusian embassy in Austria.

Permanent Representative of the Republic of Belarus to the International Organisations in Vienna Andrei Dapkiunas presented credentials to Director General of the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) Li Yong in an official ceremony on 22 September, BelTA learned from the Belarusian embassy in Austria.

During the conversation with the UNIDO head Andrei Dapkiunas emphasized the importance of UNIDO's work to promote inclusive and sustainable industrial development, digitalization of production and utilizing the potential of the fourth industrial revolution.

The Belarusian diplomat noted the successful implementation of the regional cooperation program with the participation of the Belarusian center for resource efficient and cleaner production. Andrei Dapkiunas welcomed the launch of new technical cooperation project on smart manufacturing in Belarus.

The parties also agreed to sign an updated cooperation framework between Belarus and UNIDO soon.