Forum of regions of Belarus and Russia to be financed in 2018 from Union budget

16 декабря 2017

This was reported to journalists today at the 53rd session of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Union of Belarus and Russia, which is taking place in Bryansk at the moment. The budget is approximately 7 billion Russian rubles. Part of the funds will be spent on the implementation of new union programs.

The parliamentarians discussed at the session approximation of the legislations of the two countries. It is necessary to ensure equal rights for citizens of Belarus and Russia. The issue of mutual recognition of visas was raised. The document should be signed by the end of this year. Also today, an agreement has been signed to establish a joint venture for the production of bicycles. The plant is planned to be built in Belarus.