7th Forum of Regions of Belarus and Russia to take place in Minsk in fall

The Forum of Regions of Belarus and Russia will take place in Minsk and Minsk Region in fall. The legacy of the Great Victory will be the main theme of the forum. The forum will be themed around five thematic sections: preserving historical legacy, promoting unity between peoples of Belarus and Russia, patriotic upbringing, joint economic projects, and support for young people living in rural communities. The Forum of Regions is an important event for Belarus-Russia economic relations. The six previous forums resulted in signing of more than 300 cooperation agreements and commercial contracts worth about $2 billion.