The international event has already been called a reboot of cooperation between the two countries at the regional level. As a result of two-day talks in various areas, contracts are expected to be signed for an approximate amount of $ 60 million. On the first day of the forum, the 13th meeting of the Belarusian-Ukrainian working group to increase the mutual presence of agricultural, food and other products in the markets of Belarus and Ukraine took place. For example, in just 8 months of this year, the corresponding turnover amounted to more than half a billion dollars which is plus 23 percent to the same period last year. Nevertheless, there are certain barriers to the use of reserves. In Ukraine, technical standards and regulations are developed in accordance with the standards of the European Union, and in Belarus – in accordance with those of the Eurasian Economic Union. According to the participants of the meeting, a compromise can be found.
It is planned that tomorrow President of Belarus Alexander Lukashenko will take part in the forum. It is expected that the event will also be visited by head of Ukraine Petro Poroshenko. Prior to speaking at the main forum, the Heads of State will hold a one-on-one meeting. The main focus of the negotiations will be on trade development, economic and investment cooperation between the two countries through the prism of the potential of direct contacts at the regional level.












