＂The cars produced by our company are loved by many users＂ (the fifth anniversary of the Belt and Road Initiative)

　　Starting from Minsk, the capital of Belarus, drive more than 50 kilometers northeast to Geely (Belarus) Automobile Co., Ltd.. Looking around, rows of neat factories stand on the plain. This factory, located between borisov and the famous industrial city of Jogino, covers an area of 118 hectares and has a design capacity of 60,000 vehicles per year. It is planned to increase to 120,000 vehicles in the second phase. This factory is the first automobile joint venture project between China and Belarus, and it is also the only passenger car manufacturer operating in Belarus at present. Belarusian President Lukashenko said: "China-Belarus friendship goes back to ancient times, and friends from China helped us realize our dream of domestic cars. Belarus hopes to promote the all-round development of the supporting industrial chain of passenger cars through cooperation with China and Geely Automobile. "

　　"The completion of the factory has filled the gap in the passenger car industry in Belarus"

　　The English name of Geely (Belarus) Automobile Co., Ltd. is BELGEE, which is taken from the English letter combination of "Belarus" and "Geely". According to Cheng Wenan, the company’s deputy general manager in charge of production, the Geely Belarus project started construction in May 2015 and was completed and put into operation in July 2017, with a total investment of 329 million US dollars. This is the first modern automobile production line in Belarus. In less than 30 months, Geely has completed the factory construction of painting, welding, assembly and auxiliary facilities.

　　Walking into the factory exhibition hall, three new cars attracted the attention of reporters. "These three cars are Bo Yue, Yuanjing SUV and Emgrand, which are produced by our factory respectively. They are our flagship cars and have already started mass production." Gennady Svedelsky, general manager of the joint venture company, told reporters. Svedersky, wearing a work uniform with the word "BELGEE" printed on it, has another important position — — First Deputy Minister of Industry of Belarus. The deputy minister of industry is also the general manager of the joint venture company, which shows that the Belarusian government attaches great importance to this project.

　　"For Belarus, this factory has important strategic significance," Svedersky said. "Before Geely came, China could only produce trucks and agricultural vehicles." The Belarusian government has been trying to develop its own passenger car industry for many years, and has cooperated with car companies in some developed countries. However, these companies are unwilling to share technology with Belarus, and only position it as an "assembly workshop". Finally, the Ministry of Industry of Belarus negotiated with Geely Holding Group and reached a cooperation agreement.

　　On November 17, 2017, Geely Holding Group and Belarus Automobile Factory jointly built the all-part passenger car manufacturing plant, and held the ceremony of putting into production and the first Bo Yue car produced in Belarus off the assembly line. Belarusian President Lukashenko said at the event: "Our friends in China responded to my request, helped us build such a good automobile factory, and provided low-interest loans for it. The completion of the factory has filled the gap in the passenger car industry in Belarus. "

　　Svedelsky said that both Belarus and China are very optimistic about the prospects of cooperation, and the cars produced by the joint venture factory have great market demand. As an international modern automobile enterprise, Geely also provides technical support for the joint venture company and sends experts. "Thanks to Geely, we have set up a factory to assemble engines, car seats and other related products. These products can not only meet the needs of Belarus, but also be sold to other countries. "

　　"We introduced capital and technology from China and created new jobs."

　　Into the production workshop, modern production lines and supporting facilities make people shine. Nikolai Lisovschi, chief engineer of the company, told reporters excitedly: "The establishment of the joint venture company is conducive to promoting the economic development of Belarus. We introduced capital and technology from China, created new jobs and opened up the sales market. "

　　Lisovschi used to work in Minsk Automobile Factory, which produces heavy trucks. He told reporters: "Our factory has not been established for a long time, like a child who needs to be cared for. I get along well with my colleagues in China, and I can learn a lot from them. The factory has a good momentum of development. " In Lisovschi’s view, working in such a modern enterprise is "very beautiful", and it is also a great opportunity for young people to develop their careers. He said: "Our car has a good sales prospect, good quality and fashionable appearance. Now not only our own employees buy it, but ordinary people also buy it. "

　　Tang Shengguo, deputy general manager of Geely Overseas Manufacturing Center, told reporters that Geely (Belarus) Automobile Co., Ltd. enjoys special preferential policies, including 50% discount on construction fund loans, free land allocation and exemption from land use fees. In addition, the Belarusian government also promotes the sales of Geely automobile from the policy level. For example, all government agencies and units are required to give priority to Geely.

　　The Ministry of Finance of Belarus has issued a discount policy for natural persons in Belarus to buy Geely cars. Individuals buy cars by installment, with a down payment of 10%, which will be paid off in seven years, and the annual loan interest is as low as 1.9%. Geely Automobile was also recommended as the designated vehicle for the 2019 European Youth Games in Minsk, and the Belarusian government purchased 300 vehicles at one time as service vehicles during the games.

　　Panait Mariana vasilyevich, who won the title of "Miss Belarus" in 2018, won the long-awaited prize — — White Geely SUV. She shared with reporters the feeling of driving a Geely car: "This is my first car. I drive to and from Minsk and other cities almost every day. This car is easy to control and has a lot of space inside, so it is very comfortable to sit inside. "

　　"Belarus and China are carrying out fruitful cooperation within the framework of the Belt and Road Initiative"

　　Vladimir Bodmako, head of the advertising and marketing department of Geely (Belarus) Automobile Co., Ltd., told reporters that the cars produced by Geely (Belarus) currently rank ninth in sales in Belarus, and it is expected to rank fifth next year and enter the top three in three years. He said: "The cars produced by our company are loved by many users. This is a car produced in Belarus and therefore has a high degree of recognition. "

　　Lisovschi said, "Geely (Belarus) Automobile Co., Ltd. was put into production by Belarus and China in ‘ Belt and Road ’ A model of mutually beneficial and win-win cooperation within the framework. " He spoke highly of China’s Belt and Road Initiative and believed that the Belt and Road Initiative has broad prospects. He said: "Belarus strongly supports and actively participates in ‘ Belt and Road ’ There are many similarities between Belarus and China at the beginning of reform and opening-up, and it is necessary to expand foreign cooperation. China is a great country, and we are honored to have China as a strategic partner. We are willing to deepen and expand this relationship. "

　　Svedelsky also pointed out, "China has made great achievements in its reform and opening-up policy, and Belarus is also implementing policies aimed at promoting economic modernization and improving efficiency. Both Belarus and China are ‘ Belt and Road ’ Within the framework of fruitful cooperation, apart from the joint venture project of Geely Automobile, Belarus and China are still ‘ Boulder ’ A large number of similar factories have been built in China-Belarus Industrial Park. He said, "‘ Belt and Road ’ We can give full play to the respective advantages of Belarus and China, especially the experts from China brought their experience to Belarus. ‘ Belt and Road ’ Let’s get closer. "

　　(People’s Daily, Minsk)