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A working visit by Belarusian Prime Minister Aleksandr Turchin to St. Petersburg has resulted in the signing of documents for the supply of Belarusian products worth RUB 2.9 billion to St. Petersburg, BelTA learned from the government’s press service.

Belarus and St. Petersburg prioritized manufacturing, food, and tourism cooperation during a meeting between Prime Minister Turchin and Governor Beglov.

Economic development of Belarus and Russia depends on equal access to energy, Belarus’ Energy Minister Denis Moroz said at the session «The Union State: At The Turn Of Eras» at the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum, BelTA learned.

Russian President Vladimir Putin met with the heads of international news agencies on the sidelines of the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF). The meeting was held as a Q&A session and was devoted to topical aspects of the domestic and foreign policy of the Russian Federation, as well as key international events.