Businesses in Belarus show eagerness for direct delivery of goods to Yakutia
YAKUTIA-BELARUS TRADE EXPANSION: Discussions and Potential Partnerships Explored
A delegation from Yakutia recently participated in a meeting with Belarusian enterprises, not owned by the state, led by Irina Kaplevskaya, Deputy Head of the Freight Traffic and International Economic Activity Department of the Belarusian Railway. The video conference call catered to 34 Belarusian companies, showcasing household chemicals, appliances, equipment, toys, dairy products, glass products, flour, cereals, and canned goods.
The discussions focused on shareing information about the businesses involved, transporting goods to remote regions of Yakutia, and potential collaboration in delivering a diverse range of goods from Belarus to Yakutia.
At the meeting's conclusion, Dmitry Kondratov, Executive Director of AO "AK "YDY", expressed gratitude for the Belarusian Railway's support and assistance in establishing a branch of AO "AK "YDY" in Minsk. This new branch will facilitate direct trade between Belarusian producers and Yakutian consumers.
Kondratov stressed that Belarusian enterprises have expressed interest in direct interaction with Yakutian consumers, with Yakutia now considered an attractive market for Belarusian goods. Given the positive reputation of Belarusian producers, there is a strong rationale for capitalizing on mutual potential to boost trade between the Republic of Belarus and Yakutia.
Kondratov proposed that direct shipments would enable Yakutian enterprises to procure goods directly from the manufacturer, eliminating middlemen. He suggested organizing container transport from Belarus to Yakutia, consolidating Yakutian cargo flow at the Stolbovaya cargo terminal, and forming accelerated container trains to the station of Nizhniy Bestyakh as a logical solution to streamline supply lines and minimize transportation costs.
Dmitry Kondratov's speech marked the potential for increased trade between the Republic of Belarus and Yakutia, given the popularity of Belarusian goods among Russians and the potential for direct consumer-to-producer interactions.
While the role of social media in the economy of Yakutia, specifically in trade with Belarus, is not explicitly addressed in the article, it is evident that social media can aid local businesses in reaching wider audiences, including potential partners and customers. Furthermore, platforms like VKontakte, Odnoklassniki, WhatsApp, Telegram, and Twitter can facilitate communication, marketing, and networking for businesses in Yakutia, triggering opportunities for innovation, entrepreneurship, and global engagement.
The discussions about trade expansion between Yakutia and Belarus extend to potential collaborations in the finance sector, as direct shipments from Belarus to Yakutia could provide a more cost-effective solution for Yakutian businesses in the industry. The positive reputation of Belarusian goods in the broader Russian market, coupled with the potential for direct consumer-to-producer interactions, presents a strong case for increased business opportunities in both regions. The utilization of social media platforms can further aid local businesses in Yakutia, enabling them to reach wider audiences, fostering innovation, entrepreneurship, and global engagement.
