On August 18–19, 2026, the International Forum “SPROUTS: Russia and China – Mutually Beneficial Cooperation” was held in Kazan.
This large-scale event brought together leading players in the export and import sectors, as well as major international companies. The forum provided an effective platform for B2B meetings and presentations of investment projects, products, and services.
The program's central event was the roundtable discussion "Cluster Cooperation as a Driver of Technological Sovereignty: New Horizons for Russia-China Partnership in Industry and Innovation."
Participating in the discussion were:
Alexander Sokolov, Governor of the Kirov Region
Anna Slugina, Minister of Economy of the Udmurt Republic
Irina Asonkova, Minister of Economic Development, Industry, and Trade of the Vologda Region
Irina Martinovich, Leading Specialist, Investment and Foreign Economic Activity Department, Mogilev Free Economic Zone Administration, Coordinator of International Projects and Programs with CIS Countries
Representatives of Chinese Business
The session was moderated by Sergei Mayorov, Chairman of the Board of the Business Association of Clusters of Russia.
The Belarusian side emphasized the strategic importance of market convergence in its speech: "Russia and China are our key markets." The Mogilev FEZ administration is focused on rapid start-up and operational efficiency: we offer reduced rent, access to qualified personnel, and the synergistic effect of a high concentration of industrial enterprises. Our goal is to leverage each other's advantages by leveraging our advantageous geographic location, raw material base, and industry expertise to launch profitable joint projects.
Key milestones for the Mogilev FEZ:
A cooperation agreement was signed with the ANO "Agency for Investment and Industrial Solutions" (Moscow), aimed at developing joint projects.
A series of business meetings were held to present the investment potential of the Mogilev FEZ and the capabilities of its resident companies.
The program's central event was the roundtable discussion "Cluster Cooperation as a Driver of Technological Sovereignty: New Horizons for Russia-China Partnership in Industry and Innovation."
Participating in the discussion were:
Alexander Sokolov, Governor of the Kirov Region
Anna Slugina, Minister of Economy of the Udmurt Republic
Irina Asonkova, Minister of Economic Development, Industry, and Trade of the Vologda Region
Irina Martinovich, Leading Specialist, Investment and Foreign Economic Activity Department, Mogilev Free Economic Zone Administration, Coordinator of International Projects and Programs with CIS Countries
Representatives of Chinese Business
The session was moderated by Sergei Mayorov, Chairman of the Board of the Business Association of Clusters of Russia.
The Belarusian side emphasized the strategic importance of market convergence in its speech: "Russia and China are our key markets." The Mogilev FEZ administration is focused on rapid start-up and operational efficiency: we offer reduced rent, access to qualified personnel, and the synergistic effect of a high concentration of industrial enterprises. Our goal is to leverage each other's advantages by leveraging our advantageous geographic location, raw material base, and industry expertise to launch profitable joint projects.
Key milestones for the Mogilev FEZ:
A cooperation agreement was signed with the ANO "Agency for Investment and Industrial Solutions" (Moscow), aimed at developing joint projects.
A series of business meetings were held to present the investment potential of the Mogilev FEZ and the capabilities of its resident companies.
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