Lukashenko: Industrial cooperation should become basis for interaction with Russian regions

Industrial cooperation should become the basis for interaction with Russian regions, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko said as he met with Governor of Voronezh Oblast, Russia Aleksandr Gusev on 28 April, BelTA has learned.

“Industrial cooperation should become a key aspect of our trade and economic relations. We discussed this topic in detail during my recent visit to Primorye, and also recently with the Russian president. Practice shows that it is cooperation that lays a strong foundation for long-term relations and gives a good integration effect,” Aleksandr Lukashenko said.

When opening assembly plants in Russia, Belarus aims to increase the degree of their localization, which guarantees new jobs in the region, the president said.

“It is obvious that one of the leading themes is cooperation in the construction sector. You know how Belarusian builders work. Perhaps it is no match to Belarusian specialists in terms of value for money. The quality of construction works is very high,” the head of state stressed.

In his words, Belarus has a lot of know how in modernization of transport infrastructure. Belavtodor Holding Company successfully fulfills orders in the CIS countries. Belarus offers a comprehensive approach to repairs and reconstruction of roads, bridges and overpasses.

Belarusian companies are ready to supply all kinds of equipment to Voronezh Oblast. Agriculture is another promising area for cooperation. In addition to direct supplies of high-quality foodstuffs to Voronezh Oblast, Belarus is ready to share its experience and technologies in cattle breeding, pedigree farming and seed production, Aleksandr Lukashenko said.