Minsk:The inaugural Kyrgyz-Belarusian Regional Forum took place in Minsk, aiming to enhance direct trade, economic, social, and humanitarian connections between Kyrgyzstan and Belarus. The opening ceremony was marked by the presence of 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's establishment was the outcome of agreements made during reciprocal visits by the government leaders of Kyrgyzstan and Belarus. The primary aim of this interregional cooperation is to detail a roadmap for advancing trade and economic partnerships through 2030, focusing on specific joint projects.

Participants at the meeting highlighted the importance of the forum as a platform to translate high-level agreements into actionable regional strategies that will benefit both countries in various sectors.