MAZ to begin produce vehicles in Egypt

Belarusian state-run automotive manufacturer Minsk Automobile Plant (MAZ) has opened a new joint venture in Egypt with the Helwan Machinery and Equipment company, according to the Belarusian Telegraph Agency. The project is expected to produce 500 MAZ vehicles, the report notes. Both sides also agreed to continue exploring a similar project to assemble Bobruiskagromash agricultural machinery at the Helwan facilities.