NEW LEVEL OF RELATIONS | MINSK–MAPUTO | AI WITHOUT LIMITS | FOOD AND HOSPITALITY | BIOTECH EXPORT | LOCALLY GROWN TROUT

NEW LEVEL OF RELATIONS

The parliamentary dimension plays a vital role in building close, friendly relations between countries. This was stated by Aleksandr Lukashenko at the meeting with the Speaker of the Arab Parliament. The President also noted that Belarus and the Middle East can build a completely new level of relations.

MINSK–MAPUTO

Belarus and Africa are demonstrating steady dynamics in their long-term partnership. During a visit to Mozambique, the Belarusian Foreign Minister met with the President of the African Republic. The parties discussed the current level of cooperation, focusing on agricultural mechanization to ensure food security and strengthening Mozambique's industrial sovereignty.

AI WITHOUT LIMITS

A high-level meeting on artificial intelligence governance was held in Shanghai as part of a global thematic conference. Belarusian Minister of Communications and Informatization Kirill Zalessky outlined our country's vision for the development of AI-based technologies. Our goal is to ensure that every sector of the economy, every government agency and every citizen have access to the latest artificial intelligence capabilities.

FOOD AND HOSPITALITY

Belarus presented its national exposition for the first time at the 20^th International Exhibition Food & Hospitality Indonesia in Jakarta. This year, over 500 leading producers, distributors and retailers from over 20 countries participated in the display. Belarus showcased its food products, beverages and scientific developments. Indonesia's Minister of Tourism Widiyanti Putri Wardhana attended the opening ceremony of Food & Hospitality and the Belarusian exposition.

BIOTECH EXPORT

Belarus and China signed a roadmap for the development of the country's flagship biotechnology project. The document was inked by the National Academy of Sciences and the Chinese corporation. The focus is on improving production efficiency and expanding export potential.

Locally grown trout

The only facility in the CIS producing fertilized trout roe operates in Mogilev Oblast of Belarus. The first batch of 450.000 trout larvae was produced at the Paluzh fish farm in Cherikov District. According to specialists fertilized trout roe was imported to Belarus from Europe before the facility opened. The facility not only eliminates imports but will also supply all Belarusian fish farms producing valuable fish species with juvenile fish, as well as export the product.