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MINSK, 21 September (BelTA) – Industrial cooperation, agribusiness and the construction industry can be the priorities of cooperation between Belarus and Ulyanovsk Oblast, Belarus President Alexander Lukashenko said as he met with Ulyanovsk Oblast Governor Sergey Morozov on 21 September, BelTA has learned.

The head of state emphasized that Belarusian agricultural, road construction and municipal equipment sells well in Ulyanovsk Oblast. In his opinion, joint passenger transport projects are also promising. “It is important that in the current complicated conditions there is an opportunity to purchase equipment in Belarus,” the head of state remarked.

Belarus is ready to take part in the development of agriculture and especially in the modernization of the animal husbandry industry in Ulyanovsk Oblast. “You know that we have experience, during the visit you can once again analyze everything and make conclusions,” the head of state said.

He also said that construction materials and elevator equipment are needed for the large-scale construction of hosing that is underway in Ulyanovsk Oblast. “If you are interested and have an opportunity, we are ready to take part in such projects,” the President said.

According to Alexander Lukashenko, Belarusian economic operators can take an active part in the development of the transport infrastructure in Ulyanovsk Oblast; in particular, they can help build roads and logistics centers.

Besides, the President believes that apart from the development of trade and economic partnership it is also essential to promote humanitarian cooperation. It is needed to expand contacts in education, science and advanced technology, healthcare, sport and tourism. “We are ready to showcase our best practices in these fireds to the members of the delegation, can share our ideas and bring innovations to life together. We have no secrets from you and from Russia in general,” the President noted. He expressed confidence that the visit of the Ulyanovsk Oblast delegation will be productive.