MINSK, 24 November (BelTA) – Belarus could achieve $500 million in trade with Russia’s Yaroslavl Oblast, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko said during a meeting with Yaroslavl Oblast Governor Mikhail Yevrayev on 24 November, BelTA has learned.
“For now we are cautiously talking about reaching $500 million in trade. We can achieve this figure if we continue to work hard and do not give up. Currently, we have reached just over $300 million, which is not enough for us. We have much greater potential,” Aleksandr Lukashenko said.
The president pointed out that Belarus and Yaroslavl Oblast have been cooperating since Soviet times: “We purchase a wide range of products for our automotive industry from you, including components and the heart of every automobile. We look forward to continuing our partnership with you.”
The head of state emphasized that Belarus is prepared not only to deepen but also to broaden cooperation in various areas. This includes joint development of new types of automotive components. “This is especially important now, as we have set ourselves the task of achieving independence and what we call technological sovereignty in our countries. We must provide ourselves with everything necessary, just as it once was in our common, larger country,” he noted.
In this context Aleksandr Lukashenko focused on industrial cooperation, which, he said, is becoming a top priority. “The program we are moving toward today is for 2026-2027. We should probably set ourselves an ambitious goal of reaching $500 million [in trade],” the president added.
The Belarusian leader emphasized that if Belarus makes a promise to its partners, it will fulfill it in a timely manner: “Reliability is perhaps the hallmark of Belarus' trade.”
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