Vitebsk region and Peterhof strengthen cooperation: a partnership agreement has been signed
The head of the region emphasized the importance of cooperation and the implementation of joint projects, including within the framework of the Union State. The Petrodvorets district is home to a number of unique industrial enterprises, including a watch factory, a metalworking plant, and the "Mashrybprom" factory, a poultry farm, and a subsidiary of the BSH Hausgeräte concern producing refrigerators and washing machines.
What unites Vitebsk region and Peterhof was discussed at the meeting between the chairman of the regional executive committee Alexander Subbotin and the head of the Petrodvorets district administration of St. Petersburg, Alexander Yakushev. The agenda included issues of mutual cooperation.
The visit of the Russian delegation took place as part of the St. Petersburg Days in Minsk, dedicated to the 25th anniversary of the establishment of partnership ties between the cities and the meeting of the governor of St. Petersburg Alexander Beglov with the President of Belarus Alexander Lukashenko.
As noted by Alexander Subbotin, the city on the Neva is a strategic direction for the Vitebsk region's development of cooperation, primarily in the real sector of the economy.
We are increasing our foreign trade contacts. As a result of last year, we reached a joint turnover of 137 million dollars. Enterprises in Vitebsk region supply dairy products, televisions, polyethylene, fiberglass, cables, linen fabrics, footwear, medical devices, and other goods to St. Petersburg, - noted Alexander Subbotin.
For its part, Vitebsk region stands out in terms of industrial production from other regions of Belarus due to its greatest diversity. It has petrochemicals, woodworking, machine engineering, textile and footwear industries, and a developed agro-industrial complex.
Therefore, emphasized Alexander Subbotin, for us, partnership with St. Petersburg and, in particular, with the Petrodvorets district, is a crucial component in creating a joint competitive product. It is also important that our neighbors have a port, which will facilitate the promotion of Vitebsk region's products to cities in Russia and other countries.
– The city of Peterhof, which is part of the Petrodvorets district, has been granted the status of a science city in Russia. Vitebsk region also has a high scientific research potential, which is focused on applied research in the fields of biotechnology and biosecurity, agriculture, textile and footwear industries. We are ready to discuss the prospects for cooperation in these areas, - explained Alexander Subbotin, adding that, like our neighbors, Vitebsk region has a rich historical and cultural heritage and great tourist potential.
Alexander Yakushev is convinced that the Petrodvorets district also has something to offer. In addition to cooperation in the socio-economic sphere, there are projects in the field of tourism. The main attractions of the district are the palace and park ensembles of Peterhof, Oranienbaum, and the Konstantin Palace.