Belarus and Russia step up the interregional cooperation. This time, a delegation from Nizhny Novgorod Region, led by the governor, visited Minsk.
Economy
Nizhny Novgorod region of Russia is interested in expanding cooperation and business ties with Minsk enterprises. Thus, the official delegation of the region, headed by Governor Gleb Nikitin, visited the High Technology Park today.
Brest has turned into the capital of business negotiations for two days. It hosts an international economic forum attended by business delegations from 12 countries.
The Belarusian business is ready to release import-substituting products worth several billion dollars. This was stated in the fund to support entrepreneurs.
During the talks in Azerbaijan the delegation of the Belarusian government confirmed the strategy of interaction between the two countries, said Deputy Foreign Minister Igor Nazaruk.
The urgent integration issues were discussed today at a meeting of the President with the Chairman of the Board of the Eurasian Economic Commission, Mikhail Myasnikovich.
Belarus and Russia are going to intensify work on import substitution in the situation of sanctions pressure. This was stated by President of Belarus Alexander Lukashenko at a meeting with Governor of Nizhny Novgorod region of Russia Gleb Nikitin.
The trade turnover between Belarus and Nizhny Novgorod region is close to $1 billion, and this figure will be reached in the near future.
Belarus and Azerbaijan will discuss new projects on joint assembly of mechanical engineering products Ganja Auto Plant on May 19.
The ID-cards and biometric documents are going to be introduced in banking practice, stated Chairman of the Board of the National Bank of Belarus Pavel Kallaur.
The forestry enterprises of Belarus may start manufacturing products under a single trademark. This will contribute to the wide promotion of goods inside the country, as the profile department reports.
The Ministry of Economy has published a list of products for import substitution. The government is ready to support their production with soft loans.
Minsk and Baku identify the areas of cooperation, which has already brought about some successful projects. Belarus is interested in increasing the supplies of fruit and vegetable products.
The agro-industrial complex is attractive for private business. A number of new contracts were signed at the meetings today.
Delegations from 12 countries, including Mongolia, Poland, Russia, and Finland, have arrived in the city. And two more countries participate in the negotiations online.
Social sphere, pharmaceuticals and tourism. The delegations of the Minsk Region and the Republic of Ingushetia discussed the promising areas of joint projects.
The mutually beneficial economic cooperation, which shows positive dynamics, is the basis for the development of relations between Belarus and Azerbaijan.
The meeting between the Prime Ministers of Belarus and Azerbaijan, which is held on a one-on-one basis, will be continued in an extended format.
Minimizing the consequences of sanctions for business was discussed in Minsk by entrepreneurs and government representatives at a meeting of the specialized Public Advisory Council at the Ministry of Economy.
New cooperation projects and mutual turnover growth. Belarus and Azerbaijan are developing a strategy for several years ahead.
The growth of the exchange trade in Belarus exceeded 20% in the first quarter of this year. Last year was a record-setting year - the turnover exceeded 4 billion dollars.
Belarus has announced a contest for the best goods of the year. Both legal entities and individuals who manufacture products and provide services in our country can take part in it.
"Great Stone" has added five new businesses since the beginning of the year. As a result, the number of residents registered there has increased to 90 companies with a declared investment volume of more than a billion dollars.
The Belarusian Universal Commodity Exchange branch is planned to open in China in the near future. As noted the Ministry of Antimonopoly Regulation and Trade, it will increase the supply of our raw and processed goods to the Asian market.












