Minsk:The inaugural Kyrgyz-Belarusian Regional Forum was held in Minsk, focusing on expanding direct trade, economic, social, and humanitarian ties between Kyrgyzstan and Belarus. The event was attended by key officials, including Erlist Akunbekov, Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan, and Alexandr Terekhov, Belarusian Deputy Prime Minister.

According to 24.kg News Agency, the forum was a culmination of agreements reached during reciprocal visits by the heads of government of Kyrgyzstan and Belarus. The primary goal of the interregional cooperation discussed at the forum is to develop a roadmap for trade and economic collaboration through 2030, emphasizing concrete joint projects.

Erlist Akunbekov extended an invitation to Belarusian businesses to participate in implementing comprehensive regional development programs in Kyrgyzstan, considering the economic specialization of each region. He also instructed local authorities to collaborate with their Belarusian counterparts in identifying interested companies, selecting sites for joint production facilities, and preparing specific investment proposals.

During the forum, delegations from Kyrgyz regions and cities were introduced to the production capabilities of their Belarusian partners. The forum concluded with the signing of several strategic documents, including an agreement on cooperation in trade, economic, scientific, and social affairs; a memorandum of understanding; and a roadmap for cooperation in various fields through 2030. The roadmap outlines industrial cooperation, supplies of machinery, and joint agricultural product processing as key areas of focus.