Cooperation with the Russian region was discussed at a meeting with the participation of Chairman of the Minsk City Executive Committee Vladimir Kukharev and Governor of the Ulyanovsk Oblast Alexei Russkikh. The parties discussed issues of cooperation in the fields of industry, agriculture and aircraft construction. Light industry also makes a significant contribution to trade and economic relations. Belarusian manufacturers of textile and clothing products are actively strengthening their positions in the regional market. The Academy of Public Administration under the President of the Republic of Belarus and the Government of the Ulyanovsk Oblast of Russia have signed an agreement to expand international relations in the educational and humanitarian fields.