18 March 2002
Belarusian, Polish sister cities call for harmonious interaction between governments

 Participants at the first meeting of Belarusian and Polish sister cities, which was held in Brest from March 13 to 15, urged the two governments to create favorable conditions for developing sister city ties
and drawing the masses into the sister city movement. The appeal calls for harmonious interaction between the governments aimed at strengthening friendship between the Belarusians and the Poles.
Representatives from about 100 cities agreed to continue efforts to enhance partnership and help enterprises and business people establish economic ties and carry out socioeconomic projects.
The appeal calls for close bilateral and multilateral cooperation with local authorities within regional and international programs in the area of housing, taxation, social security, environment and culture.
During the forum in Brest, 21 Belarusian cities signed sister city agreements with 26 Polish cities.