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    The Consulate General of Belarus has been opened in Nizhny Novgorod.

    26.06.2025
       The event was attended by the Chair of the Federation Council Valentina Matvienko, the Head of the Council of the Republic Natalya Kochanova, and the Governor of the Nizhny Novgorod Region Gleb Nikitin.

       The official opening ceremony of the Belarusian Consulate General in Nizhny Novgorod took place during the Forum of Regions of Russia and the Republic in Nizhny Novgorod, Sputnik reports.

       Chairwoman of the Federation Council Valentina Matvienko and Chairwoman of the Council of the Republic Natalya Kochanova laid wreaths at the Memorial Complex "Eternal Flame" in the Nizhny Novgorod Kremlin.

       Afterwards, Matvienko, Kochanova, and the regional governor Gleb Nikitin took part in the opening of the Consulate General of the Republic of Belarus in Nizhny Novgorod.

       Matvienko and Kochanova toured the consulate building and also signed the book of distinguished guests.

       "The opening of the Consulate General is an important step towards strengthening our fraternal, allied relations and developing cooperation," Matvienko is quoted as saying by the press service of the Federation Council.

       The Chair of the Council of the Republic thanked the Governor of the Nizhny Novgorod Region for choosing the location for the Consulate General and expressed confidence that the diplomatic mission will play a prominent role in the process of interregional interaction.

       "We intend to focus on developing strong ties in the areas of economics, culture, and humanitarian interaction, using the Consulate General as a key center for the exchange of ideas and resources. Our goal is to create a platform that will contribute to the strengthening of business relations, cultural exchanges, and joint projects," said Oleg Shvets, Consul General of Belarus in Nizhny Novgorod, about the plans.

       Regions Forum

       The XII Forum of Regions of Belarus and Russia is being held in Nizhny Novgorod. The main program of the forum started on June 26 and will end on June 27. During these days, in addition to other events, a plenary session is scheduled to take place, with up to 700 participants expected. The central theme of the forum is the 80th anniversary of the Victory in the Great Patriotic War. There are seven thematic sections in total.

       Also, an exhibition of achievements of the national economy of Belarus and Russia and a trade fair of the regions of the two countries have opened on the site near the Nizhny Novgorod Fair.
        Source: www.sputnik.by

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