NIZHNY NOVGOROD, 27 June (BelTA) – The 13th Forum of Regions of Belarus and Russia will take place in Belarus’ Minsk Oblast in 2026. Minsk Oblast Governor Aleksei Kushnarenko voiced the initiative during the plenary session of the 12th Forum of Regions of Belarus and Russia in Nizhny Novgorod on 27 June, BelTA has learned.
“Today Minsk Oblast occupies a leading position in many development indicators,” Aleksei Kushnarenko said. “A fifth of the national industrial output and a quarter of agricultural production are only part of our achievements. A significant contribution to these results was made by joint activities with Russian regions. Russia accounts for more than half of the region’s trade. In 2024, it grew 4.5% and reached a record high of $9.4 billion.”
The Minsk Oblast governor suggested to hold the next Forum of Regions of Belarus and Russia in Minsk Oblast. “Dear friends, we are ready to present our opportunities and suggest holding the next forum in Minsk Oblast. We will be glad to welcome you in the hospitable Minsk Oblast,” he said.
Russia’s Nizhny Novgorod played host to the 12th Forum of Regions of Belarus and Russia in 2025. The event featured 79 regions of Russia and all regions of Belarus. The total number of participants exceeded 800 people.
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