President of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar U Min Aung Hlaing, who is on an official visit to Minsk, Belarus, and members of his delegation travelled by helicopter from Minsk to Grodno yesterday to visit the Grodno Azot fertilizer plant.
During the journey, the President and delegation observed Belarus’ agricultural activities, transport infrastructure and regional development from the air.
Upon arrival at Grodno Airport, they were warmly welcomed by Grodno Regional Governor Mr Yuri Khadzhimuratovich and government officials. The delegation then proceeded by road to the Grodno Azot fertilizer plant, where they were welcomed by the plant’s Secretary-General Mr Lyashenko Igor Vasilyevich and senior officials.
The President and delegation attended a luncheon hosted by the head of Grodno Region at the plant’s reception hall. Following the luncheon, the President and the regional head exchanged commemorative gifts.
At a briefing, plant officials presented the history and operations of Grodno Azot, its production capacity, technical training programmes and the range of fertilizers and other products manufactured by the plant. They also explained the plant’s role in supporting Belarus’ domestic agricultural sector and food security, as well as its fertilizer exports to international markets.
Officials further briefed the President on efforts to export fertilizers to Myanmar, along with the production and marketing of nylon yarn and other related products.
The President asked questions and held discussions on matters of interest following the briefing. He then signed the plant’s visitors’ book and viewed a scale model of the fertilizer production facility.
The President and delegation subsequently toured the plant by vehicle and received further explanations from officials regarding its operations before departing Grodno Airport.
Grodno Azot, located in Grodno, Belarus, has been operating since 1963 and is a major state-owned producer of nitrogen-based fertilizers and chemicals. The plant primarily produces ammonia, urea and various nitrogen fertilizers, supplying Belarus’ agricultural sector and exporting its products to numerous countries. — MNA/ST
