At the forum, representatives from various cities exchanged experiences regarding current cooperation between municipalities, schools, public organizations, and enterprises. Discussions focused on how to maintain existing ties and establish new ones — even under challenging circumstances.

For Volgograd, the forum provided an additional opportunity to discuss prospects for cooperation with the city executive committees of Vitebsk and Brest. Volgograd already has a partnership agreement with Vitebsk, and a formal "twin-city" agreement is currently in the process of discussion.

It is worth noting that Volgograd joined the "Twin-Cities" International Association back in 1991. The association helps coordinate connections between sister cities and fosters economic, cultural, and humanitarian cooperation.