MINSK, 9 July (BelTA) - At the initiative of the Indian side, the Minsk City Executive Committee hosted a meeting with representatives of the city of Bangalore, BelTA learned.
The cities, divided by more than 6,000km, are connected by long-standing twinning ties. The agreement on cooperation between Minsk and Bangalore was signed in 1986. Although the cities have maintained relations to one degree or another, time has come to update the cooperation in view of the new realities of the economy and the geopolitical situation.
“We welcomed this initiative and were happy to have this opportunity to discuss the topics of concern to both sides. So we looked into ways of deepening cooperation in tourism. Cooperation in the field of education is also extremely important for us. The Indian side announced that a large number of their young people want to study in the Minsk universities. Having the good traditions in medical education and technical majors, in view of the experience that we have accumulated over the years of working with foreign students, it is important for us to move forward,” said Minsk First Vice Mayor Nadezhda Lazarevich.
“It was also announced that business circles of Bangalore are eager to take part in the economic forum, which will be held as part of the Minsk City Day celebrations on 12 September. Their technology parks, which actively support small and medium-sized businesses, can establish interaction with our technology parks,” Nadezhda Lazarevich said.
She also stressed that Minsk and Bangalore, having great potential, have all opportunities for the development of tourist exchange. In particular, Minsk, among others, can offer medical tourism.
Nadezhda Lazarevich did not rule out the possibility of Minsk hosting the Bangalore City Days in the anniversary year for the twin cities so that Minsk residents would learn more about the culture of the Indian region.
Dr Nitin Garg, a candidate for the post of Honorary Consul of the Republic of Belarus in Bangalore, noted that the meeting with the Minsk leadership was productive. Speaking about cooperation in personnel training, he said that Indian youth willingly go to Belarus for education. Soon they will have the opportunity to get necessary advice on admission and training online.
We also made new contacts in the field of tourism and considered holding the culture days of our cities in Minsk and Bangalore. We are keen to discuss and negotiate, Dr Nitin Garg said.
The cities, divided by more than 6,000km, are connected by long-standing twinning ties. The agreement on cooperation between Minsk and Bangalore was signed in 1986. Although the cities have maintained relations to one degree or another, time has come to update the cooperation in view of the new realities of the economy and the geopolitical situation.
“We welcomed this initiative and were happy to have this opportunity to discuss the topics of concern to both sides. So we looked into ways of deepening cooperation in tourism. Cooperation in the field of education is also extremely important for us. The Indian side announced that a large number of their young people want to study in the Minsk universities. Having the good traditions in medical education and technical majors, in view of the experience that we have accumulated over the years of working with foreign students, it is important for us to move forward,” said Minsk First Vice Mayor Nadezhda Lazarevich.
“It was also announced that business circles of Bangalore are eager to take part in the economic forum, which will be held as part of the Minsk City Day celebrations on 12 September. Their technology parks, which actively support small and medium-sized businesses, can establish interaction with our technology parks,” Nadezhda Lazarevich said.
She also stressed that Minsk and Bangalore, having great potential, have all opportunities for the development of tourist exchange. In particular, Minsk, among others, can offer medical tourism.
Nadezhda Lazarevich did not rule out the possibility of Minsk hosting the Bangalore City Days in the anniversary year for the twin cities so that Minsk residents would learn more about the culture of the Indian region.
Dr Nitin Garg, a candidate for the post of Honorary Consul of the Republic of Belarus in Bangalore, noted that the meeting with the Minsk leadership was productive. Speaking about cooperation in personnel training, he said that Indian youth willingly go to Belarus for education. Soon they will have the opportunity to get necessary advice on admission and training online.
We also made new contacts in the field of tourism and considered holding the culture days of our cities in Minsk and Bangalore. We are keen to discuss and negotiate, Dr Nitin Garg said.
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