Vice-premier: Belarus seeks broader ties with Russia’s Altai Republic
15:29, 29 October
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Belarus is interested in developing mutually beneficial cooperation with Russia’s Altai Republic in tourism, agriculture, and other areas, Belarusian Deputy Prime Minister Yuri Shuleiko said at a meeting with the head of the Altai Republic of the Russian Federation, Andrei Turchak,in Minsk on 29 October, BelTA has learned.
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Yuri Shuleiko noted the significant potential for joint work. The meeting at the government was an opportunity to sum up results and outline goals and objectives for the future.
“Altai is an amazing region with beautiful nature. We see opportunities for expanding interaction in tourism. The region is of interest to Belarusians,” Yuri Shuleiko said.
The Altai Republic uses Belarusian-made agricultural, utility and other machinery. “We should discuss the points where our interests align,” he added.
The parties are also ready to share experience in agriculture. Meat and meat products are Belarus’ major exports to the Altai Republic. There is also significant potential for interaction here.
“The priorities have been set for us to move forward and address the tasks that our heads of state have set before us,” Yuri Shuleiko emphasized.
The Russian delegation has already visited a number of Belarusian enterprises. Andrei Turchak highly praised the competencies of Belarusian industrialists and discussed the supplies of machinery to the region. Among the priority areas, according to him, are the production of dietary supplements and pharmaceutical products based on maral antlers, medicinal herbs, meat processing, and health resort and wellness sector.
