The transition of cooperation between Belarus and Kalmykia from one-time trade agreements to long-term contracts was proposed by Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko during a meeting on March 20 with the head of the Republic of Kalmykia (RK) Batu Khasikov in Minsk. This was reported on March 20 by the republican news agency Kalmykia.
Lukashenko stated that contacts between Belarus and Kalmykia have recently been activated and proposed to increase the volume of products supplied by Belarus to Kalmykia, paying attention to the agricultural sector and the achievements of Belarusian specialists in this direction, and also focused Khasikov’s attention on the Minsk achievements. in the transformation and construction industry. Promising areas such as education, sports and tourism were also announced.
“We have many products for your region, from mechanical engineering to construction, IT, pharmaceuticals, high-tech transportation”– Lukashenka told Khasikov. And he promised to respond to the interests of Elista in Belarus to the extent that it was necessary for Kalmykia.
Lukashenko focused the attention of the head of Kalmykia on the fact that Belarus has skills, machinery, equipment, materials and experience in the construction of various facilities in the regions of Russia.
During the meeting, the leaders also discussed the possibility of direct flights between Minsk and Elista.
“Belarus for us and for me personally is a brotherly country”— addressed the Belarusian leader Batu Khasikov. “Now a new impetus is being given to our relations. I’m glad we have something to build on. We have a history of relationships, it’s like a foundation for further development.”– added the head of Kalmykia.
Source: Rossa Primavera

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