Belarus and the Smolensk region have agreed to develop trade and economic cooperation
The negotiations were chaired by the Minister of Transport and Communications of Belarus, Anatoly Sivak, and the Deputy Governor - Head of the Department of Investment Development of the Smolensk Region, Rostislav Rovbel. "The main topics for discussion were cooperation in heavy and light industry, the construction sector, the supply and maintenance of Belarusian-made vehicles used in the Smolensk region, and the supply of Belarusian agricultural products and foodstuffs to the region. Cooperation in the field of culture was also discussed," the press service informed.
As Anatoly Sivak noted, the volume of trade turnover between Belarus and the Smolensk region was maintained last year at almost the same level as in 2015. The minister expressed confidence that the volume of bilateral trade could be significantly increased in 2017. The Belarusian side is ready to assist in resolving important issues for Smolensk and the Smolensk region.
In this regard, the need to establish systematic work to promote mutual interests was noted; the economic potential of the parties allows this task to be accomplished. Following the meeting, an agreement on cooperation and interaction was signed between the Republican Confederation of Entrepreneurship and the Smolensk Chamber of Commerce and Industry.