A delegation from Uzbekistan, led by Deputy Prime Minister Jamshid Khodjayev, visited the Joint Stock Company Integral, the management company of the Integral holding. The parties discussed prospects for joint work in the field of medical equipment production.
According to Belarusian media, the negotiations took place within the framework of the III Forum of Regions of Belarus and Uzbekistan. Maxim Maksimovich, Deputy General Director of JSC Integral for Development and Production Preparation, noted that this forum served as an effective platform for developing interaction between enterprises of the two countries.
He emphasized that one of the most promising areas for cooperation is the production of medical equipment by the Belarusian enterprise. Maxim Maksimovich stated that high-quality medical equipment is one of the activities of JSC Integral that may interest partners from Uzbekistan, and this area is currently a priority for the company's development.
He also highlighted that significant attention is paid to improving the healthcare system in Belarus, which has contributed to the expansion of modern medical equipment production. Currently, the enterprise produces a wide range of products, including hospital beds, patient monitors, ventilators, blood pressure monitors, and thermometers. A company representative reported that the products are distinguished by high quality and reliability, being in demand in both domestic and foreign markets.
The parties are considering organizing joint production of medical equipment as one of the promising areas of partnership. Maxim Maksimovich reported that the Uzbek partners were familiarized with the enterprise's production capabilities, and technologies and products were presented. Instructions regarding the further development of potential areas of interaction were received after the visit. During the visit, a presentation of production facilities, technological processes, and manufactured products was organized for members of the Uzbek delegation. These negotiations represent another step in expanding industrial cooperation between Belarus and Uzbekistan.
The state head's press service reported that Uzbekistan President Shavkat Mirziyoyev will arrive in Belarus for an official visit on July 8–9. The visit is taking place at the invitation of Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko.
Negotiations between the heads of state are planned in Minsk. The main topics of discussion include ways to increase trade turnover between the two countries and expanding joint initiatives in areas such as agriculture, mechanical engineering, pharmaceuticals, as well as light and food industries. As a result of this meeting, a package of bilateral agreements is expected to be signed.
The third Interregional Forum, which will bring together representatives of business and regions from both countries, will take place the day before Mirziyoyev's visit to Minsk.
According to BELTA data, about 230 enterprises with Belarusian capital operate in Uzbekistan, and there is also a significant group of Uzbek entrepreneurs operating in Belarus. Over the past ten years, trade between the countries has grown 13 times in goods and 30 times in services. In 2025, mutual trade reached approximately 855 million dollars, which is 35% higher than the previous year's figure. The leaders of the states are aiming to reach a volume of 2 billion dollars by 2030, and to exceed the 1 billion dollar mark by the end of 2026. Meanwhile, Belarus maintains a positive balance of over 517 million dollars. In 2025, the volume of service trade increased by 56.1%, reaching 207.9 million dollars.
Previously, Shavkat Mirziyoyev visited Belarus on an official trip in 2019, and Alexander Lukashenko visited Tashkent in 2024.
The Minister of Investment, Industry and Trade of Uzbekistan, Laziz Kudratov, made a working trip to Minsk on June 29. The main goal of the visit was to strengthen bilateral economic dialogue and define new directions for expanding industrial interaction between the two states.
As a result of the negotiations, the parties reached agreements on the implementation of joint investment projects. These projects are designed to ensure capital inflow, transfer of modern technologies, and the creation of new jobs in Uzbekistan.
During the visit, the head of the Uzbek ministry held talks with the Deputy Prime Minister of Belarus, Yuriy Shuleiko. The participants noted the stable dynamics of mutual trade, which reached 965 million US dollars by the end of last year.
Currently, 250 enterprises with Belarusian capital operate in Uzbekistan, while 110 companies with Uzbek investments operate in Belarus. The parties discussed in detail the preparation of a joint roadmap for developing cooperation, as well as the organizational aspects of holding the third Interregional Forum, scheduled to take place in Minsk from July 6 to 8.
The officials paid particular attention to the prospects of creating livestock clusters in Belarus and increasing cooperation in the fields of food production, light industry, furniture, chemical products, and building materials.
The meetings were also an important step in completing the organizational and substantive preparations for the upcoming official visit of the President of Uzbekistan, Shavkat Mirziyoyev, to Minsk.
Laziz Kudratov's visit program included meetings with leaders of major Belarusian companies. In the pharmaceutical sector, possibilities for localizing drug production and forming specialized scientific and production clusters in Uzbekistan were discussed. In the food industry segment, the minister discussed launching projects for the production of dairy products, confectionery, and baby food with partners.
Furthermore, after negotiations with representatives of the textile and woodworking industries, specific plans were outlined for organizing joint production of clothing, furniture, polymer products, and other in-demand goods.
The Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Uzbekistan, Mirvohid Azimov, held an official meeting with the Ambassador of the Russian Federation to the country, Alexey Yerkhov. This diplomatic discussion took place on June 24, 2026, in Tashkent.
During the dialogue, representatives examined in detail the current state and main prospects for the further development of strategic partnership and allied relations between Uzbekistan and Russia. Special attention was paid to increasing the volume of mutual trade and attracting joint investments.
The participants of the meeting discussed in detail issues of expanding industrial cooperation, activating interregional ties, and strengthening tourism exchange. Furthermore, the diplomats touched upon practical aspects of implementing joint investment projects in the most promising sectors of the economies of the two states.
In addition to the bilateral agenda, the meeting included a comprehensive exchange of views regarding the interaction between Tashkent and Moscow in multilateral forums. Mirvohid Azimov and Alexey Yerkhov agreed on positions on partnership issues in leading international and regional structures, such as the United Nations (UN), the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO), and the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS).
