TASHKENT, Uzbekistan, April 21. Uzbekistan and
Belarus have advanced discussions on the practical implementation
of joint projects in the agro-industrial and electrical engineering
sectors, Trend
reports via Uzbekistan’s Ministry of Investment, Industry and
Trade.
The issues were reviewed during a meeting between Uzbekistan’s
Minister of Investment, Industry and Trade Laziz Kudratov and
Belarusian Minister of Industry Alexander Kuznetsov, held on the
sidelines of the INNOPROM. Central Asia international industrial
exhibition.
The talks focused on deepening industrial cooperation,
particularly in mechanical engineering. The sides assessed the
current state of bilateral engagement and identified priority steps
to scale up joint production and strengthen industrial ties.
Expanding mutual trade was also high on the agenda. The
ministers examined the structure of high-demand exports and agreed
on coordinated measures aimed at increasing trade turnover and
diversifying supplies.
Following the meeting, both sides reaffirmed their commitment to
strengthening the strategic partnership and creating more favorable
conditions for businesses in both countries.
Meanwhile, trade turnover between Uzbekistan and Belarus
increased by 25% in 2025, reaching nearly $1 billion. In February
2026, contracts worth almost $110 million were signed during the
official visit of a Belarusian government delegation to Uzbekistan,
underscoring both countries’ intention to further expand economic
cooperation.
