Daily brief
Belarusian leader Alexander Lukashenko says he is prepared to sell a Belarusian mine to the United States for at least $3 billion, commenting on a possible deal and indicating a decision will be made soon. He also mentioned working on allowing stranded Lithuanian trucks to return from Belarus. The country's Finance Ministry separately hailed recent U.S. sanctions relief as a step toward restoring trust.
Argentina has shown interest in Belarusian farm machinery, while Kazakhstan is interested in Belarusian expertise and technologies in dairy farming.
India is looking to boost fertilizer imports from Russia and Belarus, according to a Reuters report (ongoing coverage).
Belarus plans to take part in trade fairs in Africa this year, with events scheduled from Zimbabwe to Ghana.
Chinese scientists report unlocking "longevity genes" in wild rice, paving the way for the development of perennial crops.