Belarus ready to sign agreement on common industrial policy with Russia - Belarusian deputy minister

MINSK. Dec 22 (Interfax) - Belarus plans to sign an agreement on a common industrial policy with Russia this year, Belarusian Deputy Economy Minister Alesya Abramenko said.

"A common industrial policy agreement is expected to be signed in December," Abramenko told the Belarus 1 state television channel.

This agreement will provide enterprises of the two countries with wider access to subsidies and will make it easier for them to purchase component parts both in Belarus and in Russia, she said.