The movement towards the Asian market is absolutely timely and in line with global trends, head of a business association Sergei Rakhmanov told reporters on the sidelines of the international expert seminar Belarus' Pivot to Asia, BelTA has learned.

A number of important events focusing on matters of present interest have to be held soon. Belarus President Aleksandr Lukashenko gave the relevant instructions as he met with top officials of the Council of Ministers in the Palace of Independence on 21 September, BelTA has learned.