A representative delegation from the Penza Oblast of Russia is working in Grodno. We plan to visit leading industrial enterprises and discuss the most promising areas of cooperation. The key direction in the context of sanctions is import substitution. Belarus has long-standing and strong relations with this Russian Oblast. By the end of 2024, the volume of mutual trade exceeded $152 mln. The goal is to deepen economic ties and cooperation between economic entities. Special attention is paid to the interaction in industry and agriculture.