On March 14, Minsk / Tatyana Polezhay - BELTA /. President of Belarus Alexander Lukashenko invites businessmen from Great Britain and Ireland to participate in the privatisation of Belarusian enterprises and the creation of new production facilities. The Head of State announced this today at a meeting with representatives of the business circles of these countries, as reported by a BELTA correspondent. "We will not hide anything, including facilities that are subject to privatisation in the near future. And if you have the desire and aspiration to participate in this process, please do so," the President said. "But if you want to create new enterprises in Belarus that will operate within the framework of the Customs Union of Russia, Kazakhstan and Belarus, then you have the 'green light'." He also added that Belarus has something to learn from these countries and something to offer. Alexander Lukashenko noted that he had studied the proposals of the businessmen present at the meeting and assured that "there are no proposals that would not interest us." At the same time, the President asked the meeting participants to act promptly if they are ready to work in Belarus. "From our side, we will do everything possible to enable you to launch your production in Belarus within the first half of the year, or by the end of this year at the latest," the Head of State assured. Alexander Lukashenko also emphasised that stability and predictability are guaranteed to foreign businesses in Belarus. "I think that for business, the main thing is that in the country where you would like to come with your capital, to start your business, there is stability and predictability. We possess this wealth," he said. The Head of State also added that he is glad that representatives of the business circles of Great Britain and Ireland will be able to see Belarus with their own eyes, a country that is developing today and provides the necessary conditions for people's lives, a country located in the heart of Europe. In turn, David Factor, Managing Director and co-owner of Stemcor, speaking on behalf of all those present at the meeting, noted their intention to develop business in Belarus. In his opinion, the presence of representatives of the Belarusian government at this meeting indicates that the parties will be able to achieve great results. "As of now, we have been able to find honesty and reliability in Belarus," he said, adding that all those present from the business circles of Great Britain and Ireland want to find ways to translate their intentions into concrete business. -0-