Science parks of Minsk, Changchun to expand cooperation

The science parks of Minsk and Changchun have plans to intensify cooperation, Vice Mayor of the Changchun Municipal People’s Government Bai Xugui told reporters after he met with Minsk Vice Mayor Andrei Domoratsky on 7 August, BelTA has learnt.

“Cooperation between entrepreneurs of Minsk and Changchun facilitates development of science and technology. We have plans to expand cooperation between the Chinese-Belarusian Sci-Tech Park in Changchun and the Chinese-Belarusian Industrial Park in Minsk. We also need to boost cooperation in the field of youth policy and culture, Bai Xugui said.

His suggestions were upheld by Minsk Vice Mayor Andrei Domoratsky who said that the establishment of the Chinese-Belarusian Industrial Park will allow expanding the all-round bilateral cooperation. Andrei Domoratsky praised the increasing trade and economic cooperation between Minsk and China. “The trade between Minsk and China makes up $610 million. China is the 18th biggest importer of products made in the Belarusian capital. All in all, Minsk sells to 200 countries worldwide,” he said.

The Changchun delegation led by Vice Mayor Bai Xugui came to Minsk on 7 August to take part in the business forum and the business match-making session organized by the Minsk City Hall and the Belarusian Chamber of Commerce and Industry. During a two-day visit, the Chinese delegation is set to visit the Belarusian National Technical University and the Vavilov Mechanical Plant.

Minsk and Changchun have been twin towns for 22 years already. Changchun is one of the biggest industrial cities in China’s northeast. The local economy is dominated by car making, production of optical equipment and science. The city is home to about 8 million people.