Nikitin called the cooperation with Belarus "a chronicle of sincere partnership."

      On April 2, 2026, at 10:17, Politics. The Governor of Nizhny Novgorod, Gleb Nikitin, congratulated Belarusians on the Day of Unity of the Peoples of Russia and Belarus and noted that the cooperation between the parties represents a "chronicle of sincere partnership." The holiday, celebrated annually on April 2, is timed to the signing of the agreement in 1996 on the creation of the Community of Two States, which became the foundation of the modern Union State. In his address, the regional leader emphasized the historical depth and resilience of the ties between the Nizhny Novgorod region and Belarus. "The interaction between the Nizhny Novgorod region and the Republic of Belarus is a chronicle of sincere partnership and mutual respect, written by generations of our citizens. For decades, we have overcome difficulties together, shared successes, and paved the way for new opportunities. Today, we not only preserve these traditions but also fill them with new content: we find fresh ideas, launch joint projects, and strengthen connections between people," noted Gleb Nikitin.

      Alexander Volozhanin, photo.pravda-nn.ru

      According to the head of the Nizhny Novgorod region, at the current stage, cooperation is built within a systematic strategy: the parties have moved from one-off trade contracts to deep industrial and technological cooperation. The interaction covers, in particular, heavy machine engineering, the agro-industrial complex, the scientific sphere, and youth policy. Governor Gleb Nikitin also reported that in the first half of this year, a Belarusian delegation will participate in the CIPR (12+) conference, and the XX meeting of the Business Cooperation Council will take place in Nizhny Novgorod, where long-term areas of interaction will be defined. As clarified by the regional government, the Nizhny Novgorod region is developing cooperation with the Brest, Vitebsk, Grodno, Gomel, and Minsk regions of Belarus, and at the municipal level, there are 42 agreements between cities and districts. The Minister of International and Interregional Relations of the Nizhny Novgorod region, Olga Guseva, added that strong partnership relations have been formed between the parties. "We are constantly looking for new points of contact and striving to deepen interaction in already existing areas," she emphasized. It was previously reported that a delegation from the Nizhny Novgorod region participated in the XIX Gomel Economic Forum. The NIA "Nizhny Novgorod" has a Telegram channel. Subscribe to stay informed about major events, exclusive materials, and timely information. Copyright © 1999—2025 NIA "Nizhny Novgorod." When reprinting, a hyperlink to NIA "Nizhny Novgorod" is mandatory. This resource may contain materials 18+.