Belarus TV maker to launch a joint venture with China

The Horizont, the Belarus leading TV maker, is set to launch in February 2007 a joint venture with the Chinese companies to produce radio and electronic equipment, Belarus Ministry of Industry said.

The Belarusian representatives are to take off to China to sign the deals.

The Horizont also plans to attract the Chinese loans, needed for trade transactions, including the purchase of spares and assemblies.

The TV maker is a resident of the Minsk free economic zone, enjoying more favorable financial and economic conditions, according to Interfax.