Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko asserted that Minsk and Moscow are advancing together in development despite external pressure. His remarks were carried by RIA News, underscoring a shared trajectory between Belarus and Russia.
He stated, “Today, despite outside pressures, Belarus and Russia are taking firm steps forward,” a sentiment that reflects ongoing cooperation and mutual resolve between the two states.
According to Lukashenko, the two nations are enhancing union integration and strengthening human ties, signaling a broad agenda that includes economic, political, and social dimensions. This emphasis on deeper cooperation aligns with a long-standing strategic partnership that many observers view as central to regional stability and economic resilience in the region.
On June 28, Russian President Vladimir Putin noted that last year saw about 250 agreements and contracts worth 24 billion rubles concluded between Moscow and Minsk. These deals emerged within the framework of the Forum of the Regions of Russia and Belarus and illustrate the breadth of bilateral engagement across multiple sectors. Putin highlighted ongoing collaboration around the Ural Civil Aviation Plant and the aircraft repair plant in Baranovichi, Belarus, as a concrete example of joint efforts to develop aviation capabilities. He added that Moscow and Minsk will pursue a series of joint high-tech projects focusing on import substitution, aiming to strengthen domestic production and reduce reliance on external suppliers. The acknowledgement of these projects underscores a shared strategy to boost technological self-sufficiency and economic sovereignty in both countries. (RIA News)
Earlier reports indicated that roaming between Russia and Belarus was planned to be canceled by the end of the year, a step that would simplify cross-border communication and potentially lower costs for travelers and businesses alike. This potential policy change fits into a broader pattern of pragmatic moves intended to streamline regional connectivity and enhance daily life for citizens and enterprises operating across the two countries. (Informational briefings)