Lukashenko visited the Irkutsk Aviation Plant. The enterprise aims to expand cooperation with Belarus

President of Belarus Alexander Lukashenko visited the Irkutsk Aviation Plant (IAP) on June 5, BELTA correspondent reports.

At the plant, the head of state familiarized himself with the stages of military aviation equipment production (which, incidentally, includes aircraft for the Belarusian Air Force), and the assembly of the MS-21 passenger liner. The enterprise's management provided the President of Belarus with detailed information on the products manufactured and prospective developments.

• Lukashenko held a meeting with the Governor of the Irkutsk Region
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The Irkutsk Aviation Plant aims to expand production cooperation with Belarusian aviation enterprises. Therefore, the topic of implementing joint projects, for example in machine tool manufacturing and microelectronics, became the main focus during the head of state's visit.

Alexander Lukashenko was presented with a model of a Su-30 fighter jet at the plant.

"My favorite aircraft," the President stated.

"The most important thing is its high maneuverability," noted the General Director of the Irkutsk Aviation Plant, Alexander Veprev.

The United Aircraft Corporation is implementing a program of import substitution and production rate increase. In this regard, the development of cooperation with Belarusian enterprises is gaining greater importance.

"It is planned to establish closer interaction with Belarusian manufacturers, including increasing the volume of supplies of aviation components, units, and assemblies," the plant representatives told journalists.

 

The possibility of creating facilities in Belarus for the repair and maintenance of Russian aviation equipment supplied to the republic is also being explored.

The Irkutsk Aviation Plant is considered one