Belarus and Uzbekistan to expand joint projects

Belarus and Uzbekistan are set to broaden their collaborative ventures. The Council of the Republic of the National Assembly of Belarus recently convened with Nuriddin Mamajonov, Uzbekistan's Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to Belarus, to deliberate on advancing Belarusian-Uzbek cooperation and executing joint initiatives, as reported by the press service of the Belarusian Council of the Republic.

Natalya Kochanova, Chairwoman of the Council of the Republic, observed that the two nations share amicable and progressively developing relations across numerous sectors. She highlighted Belarus and Uzbekistan's collaborative efforts on international platforms and their reciprocal support.

Kochanova pinpointed the economy, education, healthcare, youth policy, and historical policy as crucial areas for engagement. She also referenced the declaration of a strategic partnership signed by the countries during Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev's visit to Belarus on July 8–9.

A primary objective for bilateral relations remains the escalation of mutual trade to US$2 billion by 2030. Kochanova underscored the imperative to actualize existing agreements and guarantee the attainment of this target.

The Uzbek ambassador affirmed the high caliber of relations between the two countries and their substantial capacity for continued growth. Nuriddin Mamajonov identified trade and economic cooperation as a paramount focus.

He indicated that both parties anticipate reaching the targeted trade turnover figure ahead of schedule, with the ambassador expressing optimism that the US$2 billion benchmark could be met within the next 18 months.

Interregional collaboration received particular emphasis. According to Mamajonov, the itineraries for regional leaders from both countries have been finalized. By the close of October, almost all regions of Uzbekistan are slated to visit Belarus to explore new projects, including those designed to foster industrial cooperation.

The officials also addressed the upcoming Belarusian-Uzbek Interparliamentary Forum, scheduled for September 29–30 in Khiva.

Furthermore, participants reviewed projects undertaken with the involvement of enterprises from both countries in Belarusian regions, specifically in the Vitebsk and Gomel regions.

The discussions encompassed nearly all significant facets of bilateral cooperation, with both sides expressing keen interest in further expanding their interaction. Mamajonov conveyed his expectation that the meeting would inject fresh momentum into the evolution of relations between Belarus and Uzbekistan.