Today, the participants of the XIX Gomel Economic Forum got acquainted with the exposition.
Leading food manufacturers and processing industry enterprises, mechanical engineering and energy leaders, scientific institutes, children’s innovation park are presenting their projects.
The exhibition will run for two days.
Chairman of the Regional Executive Committee Ivan Krupko signed a number of bilateral agreements with enterprises of the Gomel Region on the implementation of new investment projects.
A memorandum of understanding was signed with Gomel Chemical Plant to implement an investment preferential project to increase capacity to 1 million tons of sulfuric acid monohydrate per year. As part of the project, it is planned to increase the production capacity of sulfuric acid by 30%. As a result of the project, not only will the volume of production increase, but additional jobs will also be created.
A memorandum of understanding has been signed with FRESHPACK SOLUTIONS OJSC to implement a project to create a production of multilayer aseptic packaging for food products. As a result of its implementation, it is planned to create a sought-after Tetra Pak packaging production. 50 new jobs will be created.
A cooperation agreement in the field of digital development was signed between the Gomel Regional Executive Committee and Sber Bank OJSC. The parties intend to promote and strengthen long-term cooperation in the field of digital development.
A cooperation letter of intent was signed by the Gomel City Executive Committee and the People’s Government of Changchun, Jilin Province, on the sidelines of the Economic Forum. The document was signed by Chairman of the City Executive Committee Vladimir Privalov and Deputy Secretary-General of the People’s Government of Changchun Zhang Yong. The parties intend to make efforts to expand and deepen long-term cooperation in the fields of economy, trade, science, technology and other areas.
A business partnership agreement between the administration of the Gomel-Raton Free Economic Zone and the Chinese Guangzhou Yongbaoda Trading Co., Ltd was signed by the heads of the organizations Antonina Yezhova and Yu Hai Yong. The parties intend to develop long-term mutually beneficial cooperation that will strengthen business contacts and expand trade and economic ties between the Republic of Belarus and the People’s Republic of China.
The participants gathered at the business center of the Free Economic Zone.
– We live in an era of major changes in global politics, the economy, and technology. Global competition is becoming tougher. In such circumstances, the ability to make effective use of one’s internal potential is especially valuable. We have learned to do this. By strengthening the resilience of our economy, industry, and agriculture, we have proven that we are capable of creating a country for a comfortable life, – emphasized Chairman of the Regional Executive Committee Ivan Krupko.
The governor shared the figures: over the years of the forum’s existence, 117 agreements have been signed worth more than USD 2.7 billion. Thanks to these agreements, more than 3,000 jobs have been created not only in major cities but also in remote districts and settlements affected by the Chernobyl accident. This year’s catalog offers partners 70 investment proposals.
– All this is proof that the forum works for the benefit of people. We expect from it not only figures and signed agreements but also fresh ideas and modern solutions, – the governor summed up.
This year, the business meeting is attended by Deputy Chairman of the Council of the Republic Vladislav Tatarinovich. In his speech, he emphasized interregional cooperation:
– The legal basis for interregional cooperation is the accumulated contractual framework. These are treaties, agreements, and roadmaps, which serve as the foundation for active work and ongoing dialogue at all levels. The agreements reached make it possible to expand the scope of cooperation and develop new directions. At the forum, the parties are focused on establishing direct bilateral ties. The Council of the Republic takes the most active part in fostering such cooperation.
An example of effective interregional cooperation is the partnership between the Gomel and Bryansk regions. Acting Deputy Governor of the Bryansk Region Denis Amelichev spoke about joint projects:
– Our regions are strategic partners and true friends. Cooperation in all areas is built on mutual understanding. Our task is to preserve all the agreements reached and to strengthen them.
According to Denis Amelichev, among all Belarusian regions, the Gomel region is the flagship in cooperation with the Bryansk region. The southeastern region of Belarus accounts for more than 30% of Bryansk’s foreign trade turnover, which continues to grow and in the first half of the year reached 112 million US dollars.
The main reserve lies in the implementation of joint projects. These include the production of agricultural machinery at “Bryanskselmash”, the manufacture of components for high-speed railways, finished railway axles, and the supply of Union-brand machine tools. Significant potential also exists in the field of residential construction.
Representatives of Serbia expressed strong interest in cooperation. As noted by Ilina Vukailović, Ambassador of the Republic of Serbia to Belarus, the participation of the delegation from Serbia is an important step in strengthening practical cooperation and constructive interaction with Gomel-based enterprises, and the Embassy will provide comprehensive support for achieving joint goals.
During the plenary session, businessmen, banks, and representatives of cities from the southeastern region of Belarus, provinces of China, and the Altai Krai presented their potential.
A number of agreements and bilateral documents were signed.
The Chairman of the Committee of Economy of the Gomel Regional Executive Committee, Mikhail Akunets, met with journalists.
On September 18-19, Gomel will host a large-scale forum dedicated to the economy and regional development.
– As of today, 16 delegations from various countries have confirmed their participation, including representatives of Belarusian businesses In total, about 500 participants will attend across different areas, – noted Mikhail Akunets. – Within the framework of the forum, we expect to sign a number of investment agreements and documents on interregional cooperation. Currently, we supply our products to more than 70 countries, and we intend to further expand this potential.
The plenary session, the main event of the forum, will be held on September 18 at the Gomel-Raton Business Center. Business partners will meet at the round table to discuss the investment potential of the region, exchange views, and sign cooperation agreements.
This year’s forum will feature four thematic sessions. The first session will bring together more than 100 participants to discuss industrial development and digitalization. A large exhibition showcasing the construction and agricultural potential of Gomel region will also take place there.
The second session, dedicated to tourism development, will be hosted at the palace-and-park ensemble. The third session will focus on business development with the participation of banking sector representatives, who will present available resources and tools for supporting different forms of business.
The fourth session will be held at the Gomel State Medical University to explore the strategy for sustainable development of the region up to 2040.
This year, the People’s Republic of China will be prominently represented, with three delegations expected to visit Gomel. Strengthening trade, economic, and business ties with China is one of the forum’s key priorities.
As in previous years, delegations from the Russian Federation will also attend, including representatives from Altai Krai, Chelyabinsk, and Nizhny Novgorod regions.
Notably, Gomel region and Chelyabinsk region plan to sign an agreement in the field of tourism, building on ongoing cooperation.
In addition to the official program, forum organizers will offer participants individual excursion programs, including visits to enterprises that could become potential partners for them.
The information in the “For Investor“ section of the website has been updated.
The prepared investment catalog of the Gomel region contains a list and description of investment proposals, real estate properties of organizations, and land plots offered for the implementation of investment projects. Potential investors can use filters to search investment proposals by main categories.
The “Investor’s guide“ subsection presents comprehensive information on government support measures for businesses in the
Republic of Belarus, preferential regimes operating in
the Gomel region, procedures and algorithms for obtaining land plots and property for the implementation of investment projects, as well as the list of steps for state registration of a legal entity and other relevant information.
As part of the XIX Gomel Economic Forum, the exhibition “Industry. Science. Technologies” will be held on September 18–19, 2025.
Around 60 enterprises and organisations from the Gomel Region will take part, representing various fields of science and production, including: new materials, technologies and in-house developments, medical devices, mechanical engineering, mineral resources and processing, metal products, instrumentation, equipment manufacturing, agricultural processing and food & beverage production, pulp and paper industry, construction materials, forestry, timber housing, cabinet and upholstered furniture, light industry, and others.
The exhibition will be presented across two locations:
Outdoor site – along Lange Street, opposite the Gomel State Medical University building;
Indoor site – at the Gomel Regional Public and Cultural Center (PCC), Lange Street, 17.
The indoor exhibition will be open exclusively to participants of the Gomel Economic Forum on September 18, and to the general public on September 19. The outdoor exhibition will be freely accessible on both days.
On September 10, an organisational meeting with exhibition participants was held at the Gomel Regional Executive Committee under the chairmanship of Akunts Mikhail Nikolaevich, Head of the Economic Committee.
The Press Service of the Gomel Regional Executive Committee is accepting applications for the accreditation of media representatives to cover the XIX Gomel Economic Forum, which will be held on September 18–19, 2025 in Gomel.
We kindly ask interested parties to fill out the attached form and send it to the email address smi@komitet.gomel.by with the subject line “Accreditation for GEF 2025” no later than September 15, 2025.
Contact information:
Media and Press Department
Committee for Ideological Work and Youth Affairs
Natalya Gerasimenko, +375 29 341 37 68
Four strategic sessions are planned to be held within the XIX Gomel Economic Forum on September 18.
The purpose of the events is to form effective mechanisms of interaction and establish connections, stimulate investment activity and promote business ideas.
Representatives of local and national authorities, enterprises, public associations, banks and other organizations, including foreign countries, will take part in the sessions.
Participants of the session “Industry and Innovations” will learn about the development of industrial automation tools in the context of the digital transformation of the economy and technology, the use of artificial intelligence in the production process, innovations in the field of cybersecurity, as well as modern technologies for training and retraining of personnel.
The session “Tourism” will present key areas for the development of new tourism offers, state support for the tourism industry, examples of the implementation of tourism initiatives – from a conceptual idea to the practical implementation of the project.
The main topic of the session “Financial and other instruments for business development” is modern approaches to financing business projects of small and medium-sized businesses.
During the session “Achieving Sustainable Development Goals in the Gomel Region”, promising areas of regional development, experience in the restoration and development of territories affected by the Chernobyl disaster, as well as the contribution of the social and environmental spheres to the sustainable development of the Gomel region will be presented.
Session participants will be able to visit the exhibition “Industry. Science. Technologies”, which will present products and services of enterprises and organizations of the Gomel region in various industries, construction, science and information technology.
A platform for bilateral negotiations with enterprises and organizations of the Gomel region in the B2B format will be organized during the forum (upon prior request).
Dear friends and partners!
I present to your attention the investment potential of the Gomel region that is the lagest region of Belarus with a powerful industrial complex, modern infrastructure and rich natural resources.
The basis for sustainable development is strong business ties. Our region has successful experience of interregional and international cooperation in both the production and social spheres. We have the ability to find common ground and build paths to achieve common goals.
The regional authorities are purposefully creating a favorable investment climate and comprehensively supporting initiatives aimed at increasing competitiveness, developing innovations and developing new markets.
Gomel region is interested in expanding the circle of reliable partners and ready to support mutually beneficial projects focused on long-term effects and profitability of investments.
I am confident that the forum will serve as a convincing confirmation of the attractiveness of the region for new investors and will open up further promising areas for developing cooperation with time-tested and proven partners.
