Belarus, Russia’s Chukotka sign cooperation roadmap for 2026–2030
31.03.2026
MINSK (
BelTA) – The first meeting of the working group on developing cooperation between the Republic of Belarus and the Chukotka Autonomous Area of the Russian Federation took place at the Belarusian State University of Physical Culture in Minsk, BelTA has learned.
The event was attended by Sport and Tourism Minister Sergei Kovalchuk who oversees cooperation with the Russian region, and Vladislav Kuznetsov, Governor of the Chukotka Autonomous Area.
Sergei Kovalchuk emphasized that during the delegation’s visit, productive discussions were held on various areas of cooperation, including at a high level.
“We have much in common and there are many areas where we can find common ground. This includes healthcare and culture,” the minister noted. “We have discussed patriotic and ideological education of our children, including visits to Belarus for health improvement and excursions to iconic sites of the Republic of Belarus such as Khatyn and Ola.”
Sergei Kovalchuk said that the head of state keeps his tabs on the progress of negotiations on cooperation with the Chukotka Autonomous Area. “He inquired about how we were progressing and what stage we had reached. We must demonstrate tangible results – not on paper, but in our practical work – by the time of your next meeting with the president of Belarus,” Sergei Kovalchuk emphasized.
Vladislav Kuznetsov confirmed that the joint work during the visit had uncovered new avenues that were not initially seen as promising. “This includes sports, education, healthcare, culture and Christianity as our spiritual bond,” the governor noted.
He expressed confidence that after the working group meeting, the parties would soon reach concrete outcomes in each of these areas. “We are ready to uphold these efforts, and I see opportunities here,” Vladislav Kuznetsov emphasized. “After visiting BelAZ and MAZ yesterday, our colleagues got down to work this morning. We wanted to achieve an initial cycle – and we have. Once we get going in earnest, the results will follow. After all, any good initiative turns into a project.”
Following the meeting, the parties signed a roadmap for cooperation for 2026–2030. This is a detailed strategic cooperation plan, which in its final version became four times more detailed than the initial draft. It covers key areas: culture, education, industry, healthcare, environmental protection, social sphere, and many others. Such a comprehensive approach allows the document to include not only specific infrastructure and resource projects but also the foundation for long-term humanitarian and economic partnership. The roadmap will be further refined to reflect new agreements, volumes, and formats of interaction, ensuring that all promising areas of cooperation are included.
The event was attended by Sport and Tourism Minister Sergei Kovalchuk who oversees cooperation with the Russian region, and Vladislav Kuznetsov, Governor of the Chukotka Autonomous Area.
Sergei Kovalchuk emphasized that during the delegation’s visit, productive discussions were held on various areas of cooperation, including at a high level.
“We have much in common and there are many areas where we can find common ground. This includes healthcare and culture,” the minister noted. “We have discussed patriotic and ideological education of our children, including visits to Belarus for health improvement and excursions to iconic sites of the Republic of Belarus such as Khatyn and Ola.”
Sergei Kovalchuk said that the head of state keeps his tabs on the progress of negotiations on cooperation with the Chukotka Autonomous Area. “He inquired about how we were progressing and what stage we had reached. We must demonstrate tangible results – not on paper, but in our practical work – by the time of your next meeting with the president of Belarus,” Sergei Kovalchuk emphasized.
Vladislav Kuznetsov confirmed that the joint work during the visit had uncovered new avenues that were not initially seen as promising. “This includes sports, education, healthcare, culture and Christianity as our spiritual bond,” the governor noted.
He expressed confidence that after the working group meeting, the parties would soon reach concrete outcomes in each of these areas. “We are ready to uphold these efforts, and I see opportunities here,” Vladislav Kuznetsov emphasized. “After visiting BelAZ and MAZ yesterday, our colleagues got down to work this morning. We wanted to achieve an initial cycle – and we have. Once we get going in earnest, the results will follow. After all, any good initiative turns into a project.”
Following the meeting, the parties signed a roadmap for cooperation for 2026–2030. This is a detailed strategic cooperation plan, which in its final version became four times more detailed than the initial draft. It covers key areas: culture, education, industry, healthcare, environmental protection, social sphere, and many others. Such a comprehensive approach allows the document to include not only specific infrastructure and resource projects but also the foundation for long-term humanitarian and economic partnership. The roadmap will be further refined to reflect new agreements, volumes, and formats of interaction, ensuring that all promising areas of cooperation are included.