Districts of the Vitebsk region are preparing projects to participate in the EU program "Lithuania-Latvia-Belarus"

October 5, Vitebsk / Diana Kurilo - BELTA /. Organizations and local self-government bodies of the Vitebsk region districts intend to present their projects for participation in the European program "Lithuania-Latvia-Belarus," Deputy Chairman of the Vitebsk Regional Executive Committee Oleg Matskevich told a BELTA correspondent. The European cross-border program involves supporting the development of entrepreneurship, tourism, and culture in three neighboring states and will start on October 8 of the current year. The Vitebsk Regional Executive Committee has reached an agreement with representatives of the Utena County (Lithuania) and the Council of Municipalities of Latgale (Latvia) on involving districts and public organizations of the region in the new EU program. As Oleg Matskevich reported, at the investment forum, which will be held in the region on October 15-16, all organizations interested in this program will be able to present their proposals for consideration by Lithuanian and Latvian guests – participants of the business meeting. According to the interlocutor, EU cross-border programs help establish communication links with European partners and promote the development of business initiatives. Verkhnedvinsk, Miory, Postavy, Glubokoe, and Braslav districts already have successful experience participating in the European program "Discover the Lake District." The Glubokoe district recently became a participant in the long-term program "Green Corridor East-West," which the EU is implementing within the framework of the "Baltic Sea Region" program. -0-