The International Forum on Economic Cooperation became a key event in the celebration of the 958th anniversary of Minsk

On September 12, 2025, the IV International Forum on Economic Cooperation successfully took place at the Congress Hall of the Victoria Olimp Hotel as part of the celebrations for the 958th anniversary of Belarus's capital. The event, organized by the Minsk City Executive Committee and the Minsk branch of the Belarusian Chamber of Commerce and Industry, brought together over 300 representatives from business and expert circles from 27 countries and 15 regions of the Russian Federation.

This year's forum focused on the theme "Bridge of Cooperation: From High Technologies and Medicine to Tourist Potential," serving as an effective platform for dialogue between Belarusian and foreign partners.

The participants were greeted by honored guests:

· Vladimir Kukharev, Chairman of the Minsk City Executive Committee;

· Ratmir Mavliev, Head of the Administration of the City District of Ufa;

· Halil Ibrahim Yilmaz, Deputy Chairman of the Board of the Ankara Chamber of Commerce.

The moderator was Sergey Nabeshko, General Director of the Minsk branch of the Belarusian Chamber of Commerce and Industry.

Vladimir Kukharev emphasized the forum's key role as a communication platform to support Belarusian businesses and strengthen international economic ties. Sergey Nabeshko noted in his speech that the forum has become a traditional driver of economic development, gaining its unique characteristics and momentum each year.

Presentations on investment and sectoral opportunities in Belarus were made by:

· Ivan Vezhnovets, First Deputy Minister of Economy of the Republic of Belarus, who discussed the country's economic potential;

· Elena Bogdan, First Deputy Minister of Health of the Republic of Belarus, who highlighted the capabilities of Belarusian medicine;

· Oleg Andreychik, Deputy Minister of Sports and Tourism of the Republic of Belarus, who presented the country's tourist potential.

Following the plenary session, the forum continued with thematic sections, each dedicated to practical aspects of doing business:

1. "Regional and International Cooperation with Minsk": Participants discussed integration tools for cooperation between Belarus and Russia, new financial instruments (tokenization, cryptocurrencies), cybersecurity, and climate diplomacy. Successful cooperation cases between Minsk and Nizhny Novgorod, India, and the Oryol region were presented.

2. "Investments, Innovations, Technologies": This section took place at the Minsk City Technopark. Experts discussed support measures for special economic zones, industrial parks, and the implementation of the International Program for Innovative Cooperation of the CIS until 2030. Representatives from the Ulyanovsk region shared their experiences in innovative development.

3. "Business Practices and Export": The focus of the discussion was on logistics, digital and stock trading, export support measures, and international quality standards. Participants exchanged real experiences in implementing digital projects at enterprises.

A vibrant addition to the business program was the large-scale exhibition "Made in Belarus," which this year was expanded and focused on key sectors of the economy: medicine and tourism, comprising 17 types.

The medical cluster was represented by pharmaceutical giants, medical equipment manufacturers, and scientific and technological organizations. The tourist potential was revealed through several key areas: medical tourism, industrial tourism, hospitality, business tourism and exhibition activities, tour operator services, information support, and the sanatorium-resort complex.

The exhibition vividly demonstrated the diversity and competitiveness of Belarusian products, becoming a practical tool for establishing new business contacts and strengthening trade and economic relations.