«Given that Interros is not only Norilsk Nickel, but a multi-sectoral structure, we have plenty to discuss. I think there are many intersecting interests. I asked the Belarusian prime minister to brief you in detail on the main areas of Belarus’ development and the areas where we can cooperate,» the president said. «We are open to cooperation. We would like your company (a successful one, even in these difficult times) to cooperate with Belarus.»

As BelTA reported earlier, BelAZ and Nornickel signed a cooperation agreement the day before. The goal is to combine efforts in building up scientific and technological capacities to create a new generation of mining vehicles, introduce unmanned technologies for mining operations, and other innovations. The agreement provides for the establishment of a joint venture to implement these plans and an enterprise with a full-profile repair base aimed at developing the production, repair, and maintenance of underground mining vehicles.