Translation. Region: Russian Federal
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The forum participants were greeted by the Presidents of Russia and Belarus, Vladimir Putin and Alexander Lukashenko. Thus, President Vladimir Putin thanked the participants for their tangible contribution to strengthening the Russian-Belarusian strategic partnership, the Union State and good-neighborly relations between citizens of both countries.
Also speaking at the plenary session were the Chairperson of the Federation Council of the Federal Assembly of the Russian Federation Valentina Matviyenko and the Chairperson of the Council of the Republic of the National Assembly of the Republic of Belarus Natalia Kochanova.
Dmitry Chernyshenko thanked them for their great contribution to the formation of unified approaches to the youth agenda of the two countries.
He also stated the importance of joint efforts between Russia and Belarus to preserve historical memory and patriotic education of youth.
“Our leaders – Vladimir Vladimirovich Putin and Alexander Grigoryevich Lukashenko – always emphasize the importance of developing humanitarian ties between our fraternal peoples. This year we celebrate the 80th anniversary of Victory in the Great Patriotic War. Therefore, joint efforts to combat the glorification of Nazism, the falsification of history and the patriotic education of our youth are of particular importance,” the Deputy Prime Minister emphasized.
This year marks 30 years since the conclusion of the Agreement on Cooperation in the Sphere of Youth Policy between Russia and Belarus. During the anniversary year, large-scale events were organized in Russia and Belarus: the Victory Parade, the Immortal Regiment and Belarus Remembers campaigns, and the Memory Train project was implemented.
“For the coming year, we see two important tasks assigned by our heads of state: to develop a strategy for the youth policy of the Union State, to update the Agreement on Cooperation in the Sphere of Youth Policy. This will further strengthen our fraternal ties and will allow us to raise cooperation to a qualitatively new level, as well as provide additional opportunities for the self-realization of the youth of Russia and Belarus,” noted Dmitry Chernyshenko.
In December last year, a “road map” of joint events for the coming years was approved in Moscow. It included more than 60 different initiatives. The first significant event was the gathering of student brigades of the Union State in the youth capital of Russia – Perm.
Within the framework of international youth cooperation, a number of joint projects are being implemented to familiarize young people with other countries. For example, a program of familiarization trips to Russia is being implemented – “New Generation”. Last year, 570 delegates from CIS countries took part in them, including 96 citizens of the Republic of Belarus.
The legacy of the World Youth Festival (WYF), which was held in Russia last year with the support of President Vladimir Putin, is also preserved and expanded. The WYF’s flagship project has become international friendship clubs, of which there are 90 in all 89 regions of the Russian Federation. They help children from all over the world maintain contacts after the festival.
The main event of this year in the field of international youth cooperation will be the gathering of the World Youth Festival in Nizhny Novgorod, which will bring together 2 thousand participants from 130 countries, including the Republic of Belarus.
The Deputy Prime Minister emphasized that the effectiveness of efforts depends on the quality of implementation of specific programs and projects. It is necessary to constantly analyze the results of the events held, identify shortcomings and develop recommendations for improving existing interaction mechanisms. This is the only way to guarantee the achievement of the goals set by the presidents and ensure the further development of youth cooperation within the Union State.
Also, within the framework of the XII Forum of Regions of Russia and Belarus, Dmitry Chernyshenko and Governor of the Nizhny Novgorod Region Gleb Nikitin took part in a meeting with heads of state authorities of the regions of Russia and Belarus chaired by the Chairperson of the Federation Council of the Federal Assembly of the Russian Federation Valentina Matvienko and the Chairperson of the Council of the Republic of the National Assembly of the Republic of Belarus Natalia Kochanova. In addition, they assessed the exposition of the forum exhibition as part of the delegation. Among the developments presented are implants for surgery, neurosurgery, traumatology, an industrial robot, lasers and much more.
During the tour of the exhibition, Dmitry Chernyshenko and Gleb Nikitin also examined a three-section tram and an electric bus with a single name “MiNiN”. This is the product of the joint Russian-Belarusian enterprise “Nizhekotrans”, located in the city of Vorsma in the Nizhny Novgorod region. Over the years, more than 90 “MiNiN” trams and more than 60 electric buses have been assembled at the site. Such equipment is already running in Nizhny Novgorod, and a batch of trams was also delivered to Krasnodar. The plans include expanding the geography of deliveries and producing new types of public transport.
The XII Forum of Regions of Russia and Belarus “Youth of Belarus and Russia – Heirs of the Great Victory and the Future of the Union State” is taking place in Nizhny Novgorod on June 26-27. As part of the forum, a large package of agreements between the two countries is planned to be signed.
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