China to finance National Stadium construction in Minsk

China plans to provide financial assistance to Belarus to build the National Stadium in Minsk, Economy Minister Uladzimir Zinouski said. The state news agency BELTA quotes the minister as saying that Chinese are also ready to invest in the construction of a world-class swimming pool in the Belarusian capital. The countries have already signed an agreement on technical and economic assistance from China to Belarus. Under the deal, China will allocate $180 million in the near future.