Łukašenka, Kaliningrad governor talk trade
June 5, BPN. Belarusian ruler Alaksandr Łukašenka and Anton Alikhanov, the governor of Russia’s Kaliningrad region, have discussed trade and cooperation in various sectors, including industry, agriculture and infrastructure.
During the meeting in Minsk, Łukašenka said Belarus and Kaliningrad are overcoming difficulties and have plenty of opportunities to increase annual trade nearing $500 million.
He also offered vehicles, machinery, food and construction services to the region.
Łukašenka called Kaliningrad “our region” during Alikhanov’s visit in 2019.
State-run Belarusian media provide extensive coverage for Russian governors’ trips to Belarus and their meetings with the Belarusian leader, whereas Belarusian regional heads’ visits to Russia receive little coverage.
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