On October 8, 2024, a meeting was held between the rector of VSMU Alexey Chukanov and the rector of the Vitebsk Order of the Badge of Honor State Academy of Veterinary Medicine Olga Gorlova.

During the meeting a cooperation agreement was signed between VSMU and VSAVM.

This agreement will not only allow for academic exchanges of students and teachers, exchange of scientific and educational materials, organization of advanced training for teachers and researchers, but also conduct joint scientific research for the practical implementation of developments in medicine, pharmacy and veterinary science. Such interaction will make it possible to create joint developments for the production of veterinary drugs, conduct an assessment of biological samples for the development of plans to combat anthroponotic and zoonotic diseases of humans and animals.