Belarus Grodno Oblast, Chinese Hainan sign twinning agreement
GRODNO, 21 December (BelTA) – Grodno Oblast of Belarus and the Chinese province of Hainan have signed an agreement to establish twinning relations. The signing ceremony was held online on 21 December, BelTA has learned.
The document was signed by Grodno Oblast Governor Vladimir Karanik and Acting Governor of the People s Government of Hainan Province Feng Fei. The agreement provides for increased cooperation in economic, trade and other areas.
“The economy of Grodno Oblast has been open to international trade for many years. We have established trade and economic relations with 120 countries. China is our strategic partner, and we should promote cooperation min all areas, said Vladimir Karanik. In January-October of 2020, the Belarusian region exported more than $160 million worth of goods to China. High technology and electrical engineering might become a mutually beneficial avenue of cooperation.