OREANDA-NEWS. On March 22, Vnesheconombank and the Association of Regional Banks of Russia signed a General Agreement on Cooperation.

The Agreement aims to establish business ties between VEB and the Association and promote cooperation between Vnesheconombank and regional banks.

The two sides are determined to exchange best practices in various banking spheres, encourage the development of small- and medium-size business, work out infrastructural projects together with specialists, promote cooperation with regions in supporting national industrial exports and manufacturing of import substitution products, hold joint workshops to upgrade professional skills of banking personnel.