Air traffic intensifies trade ties between Kaluga region and Belarus Fox News

The history of partnerships, Shapsha recalled, “is replete with projects in industry and agriculture, science, education and culture.” And since yesterday, after a long break, regular flights from Kaluga International Airport to Minsk have also resumed. In this regard, the residents of Kaluga rely on the support of their friends and the organization of a flight in the opposite direction from the Belarusian airline. “This road is in high demand by our residents,” explained the governor of his initiative.Congratulating the Head of State on the occasion of the Day of Unity of the Two Brotherly Peoples, he especially underlined the famous Belarusian hospitality. “Many business representatives, heads of regional ministries have come with us, so we are looking forward to a rich and fruitful program,” he said.Observers say that the program of the Russian delegation this time includes not only trade negotiations, but also interaction events in the fields of culture and sports. The drama theater troupe also landed in Sineokuyu, whose artists will present their new show to the people of Minsk.Additionally, a junior hockey team has arrived with the delegation, and a State of the Union Juniors on-ice duel is scheduled for Tuesday. The governor also said that the Russians brought skis and clubs made in Kaluga as gifts to Belarusian skiers and hockey players.
In a conversation with reporters after a meeting with the country’s president, he explained that the parties discussed import substitution issues in detail, expanding cooperation between manufacturers. Therefore, Shapsha clarified, the delegation’s visits to companies such as MAZ or Amkodor are not study trips, but very substantial trips, where the expansion of cooperation will be discussed.By the way, the parties intend to develop cooperation not only in industry, but also in the agro-industrial complex. Kaluga is ready to offer its colleagues its own logistics capabilities. The fact is that thanks to a large hub, goods from the region are delivered to Chinese ports within two weeks. The region has established trade relations with Iran and India. In a nutshell, the opportunities available to the region can also provide for the needs of Belarusian producers, the guests assured.Established partnerships developed between friends in the construction industry. Belarusian craftsmen build residential microdistricts, social facilities – schools and kindergartens in the region. It is planned that with the school bell on September 1, Russia’s first technopark for labor professions will open in the Kaluga region – a center for training and retraining not only specialists in labor professions, but also teachers themselves from all over the country in modern and popular specialties. And specialists from Belarus are also helping to build a promising object, the agency reports.