Belarus is focused on industrial co-operation with Russia in general and with the Penza Region in particular – as noted by President Aleksandr Lukashenko during his today’s meeting with the Governor of the Penza Region, Oleg Melnichenko
Last year, the trade turnover between Belarus and the Penza Region exceeded $152 million, almost 10 percent up against the 2023 figures. “Our trade turnover is quite good, although we are not giants in this process,” the President noted. “Actually, the growth was significant: almost 10 percent last year. We are focused on industrial co-operation with Russia and your region, and I want to assure you that we will definitely fulfil everything that we promised the Penza Region.”
In particular, the Head of State noted the prospects for co-operation in the field of mechanical engineering and elevator industry, “There is no other way. Elevators in your country and in Belarus are old, and they need to be replaced. This situation is common for all former Soviet republics. Therefore, the demand is very high, and we need to develop this area.”
According to Aleksandr Lukashenko, the Belarusian side is interested in supplying passenger vehicles to Russian partners. “We will increase these volumes if you need. I am talking about trolleybuses and trams, the vehicles that use various types of fuel,” he said.
The Head of State believes the sphere of housing and communal services is a very promising area of co-operation. “We can dispatch the whole range of equipment so that you can work effectively in this field – not to mention the sphere of agriculture and food. I know you have our stores in Penza, and we will expand this area of co-operation, if necessary,” he noted.
Aleksandr Lukashenko stressed, “In short, you have come to your friends. You have come home, I can say. Be sure that everything we agree on will be fulfilled – even more efficiently and quickly than in Russia. You can be sure of that. If that's not the case, then tell us – and we will mend the situation. We have considerable opportunities and reserves, and these reserves need to be implemented with a view to the current situation that we are witnessing now.”
