Smolensk region and Belarus increase trade turnover by 11%: results of the region’s participation in INNOPROM-2026

At the meeting of the headquarters for economy and investments, the results of the participation of the delegation of the Smolensk region in the international industrial exhibition INNOPROM, which was held in Minsk from September 30 to October 2, were summed up. The main topic of discussion was the development of industrial cooperation and the implementation of joint projects.

Key results and agreements:

Trade and industry: For seven months of this year, trade turnover between the Smolensk region and the Republic of Belarus increased by about 11%. Vyazem Machine-Building Plant and Belarusian MotoVeloZavod have established a joint production of motorcycles - the volume of deliveries will be increased due to growing demand.

Road construction: A Belarusian company is building a section of the Podsnezhniki-Skriporovo highway in Smolensk. An agreement was reached on the further use of technologies and materials of the Belavtodor Holding during the reconstruction of roads in the region.

Consumer market: The work of the Yes to Home store and the prospects of other Belarusian manufacturers entering the Smolensk market were discussed.

New investments: Negotiations were held at the exhibition with potential investors. In particular, the company "KPSR Group" plans to implement projects for the production and maintenance of pipeline valves, and is also considering the creation of a production facility for processing berries.

Services: A joint project to create a taxi aggregator and a taxi park with electric cars in the Smolensk region is being discussed.

Following the meeting, the task was set to implement the agreements reached for the further economic development of the Smolensk region and the regions of Belarus.