MINSK, 3 March (BelTA) - Cooperation in the light industry and tourism, holding the Days of Belarusian Cinema in Dagestan, and the possibility of opening a Belarusian trading house were discussed during the talks between Chairman of the Board of the Belcoopsoyuz cooperative society Inessa Korotkevich and Head of the Government of Dagestan Abdulmuslim Abdulmuslimov, BelTA learned from Belcoopsoyuz.
Chairman of the Government of Dagestan Abdulmuslim Abdulmuslimov and a government and business delegation traveled to Belarus on an official visit. The goal of the visit was to tour domestic industrial enterprises and hold talks with the leadership of Belcoopsoyuz and the Bellegrom light industry concern.
Abdulmuslim Abdulmuslimov and Inessa Korotkevich discussed the ways of expanding trade and economic cooperation. In particular, they talked about the opening of joint production facilities and a Belarusian trading house Belarus in Dagestan. It was noted that Dagestan is interested in supplies of Belarusian-made products, including clothing made of natural fabrics, furniture and consumer goods, as well as certain types of food products.
Another promising area of cooperation is wool production and processing, production of goods from raw materials offered by Dagestan enterprises.
“Dagestan produces 14,500 tonnes of wool (which accounts for 25% of total wool production in Russia). It is in demand on the international market today. Our entrepreneurs are already working with Belarusian representatives. Let's discuss the prospects of creating a joint Belarusian-Russian enterprise,” Abdulmuslim Abdulmuslimov suggested.
In addition to the above-mentioned areas, the parties discussed cooperation in the light and glass industries and tourism. An agreement was reached to hold Days of Belarusian Cinema in Dagestan in 2025.
Speaking about the figures, in 2024 the foreign trade between Belarus and Russia’s Dagestan increased by 15%. Belarusian exports surged by 15%. Belarusian export of butter rose twice, that of milk and condensed cream - five times, ceramic tableware - 2.5 times.
“Russia and Belarus are traditionally close partners, and the level of the relationship is strategic. A large delegation of our entrepreneurs has arrived in Belarus. They have worked out certain proposals for interaction with the Belarusian enterprises in the production of yarn, footwear, wool. We are ready to consider opening a trading house of Belarus in Dagestan,” the Dagestan prime minister said.
“Belarus and Dagestan are close in spirit. Domestic enterprises and Belcoopsoyuz are committed to strengthening and expanding international and foreign economic ties, increasing mutual trade and implementing promising projects in key areas,” Inessa Korotkevich pointed out.
During their stay in Belarus, the delegation of Dagestan toured Polesie and Kamvol companies, Bobruisk Leather Plant and other enterprises. As a result of the talks, the parties signed an action plan for 2025-2028 to implement the agreement between the governments of Belarus and Dagestan on bilateral cooperation in trade and economy, science, technology, social and cultural matters.
Earlier it was reported that Dagestan and Bellegprom Concern agreed to process wool and launch joint projects. A working group will be set up and will include representatives of Belarusian producers, the Dagestan wool cluster and authorities.
Chairman of the Government of Dagestan Abdulmuslim Abdulmuslimov and a government and business delegation traveled to Belarus on an official visit. The goal of the visit was to tour domestic industrial enterprises and hold talks with the leadership of Belcoopsoyuz and the Bellegrom light industry concern.
Abdulmuslim Abdulmuslimov and Inessa Korotkevich discussed the ways of expanding trade and economic cooperation. In particular, they talked about the opening of joint production facilities and a Belarusian trading house Belarus in Dagestan. It was noted that Dagestan is interested in supplies of Belarusian-made products, including clothing made of natural fabrics, furniture and consumer goods, as well as certain types of food products.
Another promising area of cooperation is wool production and processing, production of goods from raw materials offered by Dagestan enterprises.
“Dagestan produces 14,500 tonnes of wool (which accounts for 25% of total wool production in Russia). It is in demand on the international market today. Our entrepreneurs are already working with Belarusian representatives. Let's discuss the prospects of creating a joint Belarusian-Russian enterprise,” Abdulmuslim Abdulmuslimov suggested.
In addition to the above-mentioned areas, the parties discussed cooperation in the light and glass industries and tourism. An agreement was reached to hold Days of Belarusian Cinema in Dagestan in 2025.
Speaking about the figures, in 2024 the foreign trade between Belarus and Russia’s Dagestan increased by 15%. Belarusian exports surged by 15%. Belarusian export of butter rose twice, that of milk and condensed cream - five times, ceramic tableware - 2.5 times.
“Russia and Belarus are traditionally close partners, and the level of the relationship is strategic. A large delegation of our entrepreneurs has arrived in Belarus. They have worked out certain proposals for interaction with the Belarusian enterprises in the production of yarn, footwear, wool. We are ready to consider opening a trading house of Belarus in Dagestan,” the Dagestan prime minister said.
“Belarus and Dagestan are close in spirit. Domestic enterprises and Belcoopsoyuz are committed to strengthening and expanding international and foreign economic ties, increasing mutual trade and implementing promising projects in key areas,” Inessa Korotkevich pointed out.
During their stay in Belarus, the delegation of Dagestan toured Polesie and Kamvol companies, Bobruisk Leather Plant and other enterprises. As a result of the talks, the parties signed an action plan for 2025-2028 to implement the agreement between the governments of Belarus and Dagestan on bilateral cooperation in trade and economy, science, technology, social and cultural matters.
Earlier it was reported that Dagestan and Bellegprom Concern agreed to process wool and launch joint projects. A working group will be set up and will include representatives of Belarusian producers, the Dagestan wool cluster and authorities.
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