The capital of Belarus, Minsk, attracts tourists with its wide and open streets, historical monuments, parks, magnificent squares, and architectural ensembles.
The capital of Belarus, Minsk, attracts tourists with its wide and open streets, historical monuments, parks, magnificent squares, and architectural ensembles.
The city's appearance clearly shows a harmony between its historical past and modernity. In the streets of Minsk, ancient architectural structures, churches, and museums coexist with modern buildings, creating a unique landscape.
The central squares, green areas, and recreation spots in the city demonstrate Minsk's vibrant and orderly look. Historical landmarks and cultural sites speak to the country's rich history, national values, and spiritual heritage.
One notable place in Minsk is the 'Victory' museum-park. This complex is considered one of the most majestic and spiritually significant places in the city, where the ideas of remembrance of the past, courage, and peace are uniquely reflected.
The Third Forum of Regions of Uzbekistan and Belarus has started in Minsk. Participants are discussing issues of expanding trade, industrial cooperation, and interregional interaction.
The forum, dedicated to the theme 'Regional Cooperation – The Engine of Economic Cooperation between Belarus and Uzbekistan,' opened in Minsk. This was reported by the press service of the Government of Belarus. Deputy Chairman of the Government of Belarus Yuri Shuleiko and Deputy Chairman of the Government of Uzbekistan Jamshid Khodjayev took part in the plenary session.
According to Shuleiko, systematic partnership between the two states ensures stable growth in mutual trade. He noted that over the past ten years, the volume of trade turnover has increased by more than 13 times, and in the first five months of the current year alone, it grew by almost 40 percent. Shuleiko expressed confidence that this year they will overcome the historical ceiling of trade turnover, exceeding 1 billion dollars.
The Presidents of Belarus and Uzbekistan set the goal of reaching a mutual trade volume of 2 billion dollars in the coming years. Shuleiko reported that there are 30 agreements between the regions, and another 12 documents may be signed within the framework of the forum. The parties are also considering opportunities to deepen cooperation in areas such as agricultural machinery, light industry, agro-industrial complex, wood processing, and furniture production.
Jamshid Khodjayev called the forum one of the most effective platforms for economic cooperation between the two countries. He emphasized that direct contacts are being established between the regions on this arena, and the agreements reached are transforming into real investments and joint production. Khodjayev confirmed that Belarus remains one of Uzbekistan's key strategic partners. Last year, trade turnover grew by 25 percent and approached 1 billion dollars.
The head of state signed a law aimed at further strengthening the guarantees of children's rights in several legislative acts of the Republic of Uzbekistan, as well as improving the system for protecting women who are victims of threats and violence, on July 1, 2026.
In accordance with this law, amendments and additions were made to some legal acts. These amendments include the concept of the best interests of the child and guarantees for their provision.
The best interests of the child are determined based on their upbringing in the family, well-being, safety, health, access to education, comprehensive and harmonious development, personal integrity, dignity, freedom of thought, speech, and beliefs, as well as their social and moral interests and individual characteristics, while being established with the participation of the child and taking into account their opinion, as stipulated by international treaties, the Constitution, and laws.
The social protection agency developed a system of institutions, specifically rehabilitation and adaptation centers for women, which have been granted the authority to represent the interests of victims of threats and violence in court, file lawsuits without paying state fees, and participate in court hearings as their representative.
Furthermore, it was established that placing a victim of threats and violence in special centers is grounds for issuing them a temporary certificate of inability to work for a period of up to one month.
The law came into force on July 2, 2026, the day of its official publication.
Changes have occurred in the leadership structure of the Traffic Safety Service of the Ministry of Internal Affairs (MVD). Murodbek Sherliev has been appointed as the new head.
Before receiving the new position, Sherliev worked as the deputy head of the Traffic Safety Service of the Department of Public Security of the MVD. In this role, he replaced Sherzod Ibragimov, who previously held the post of head of the Traffic Safety Service.
Previously, there was a report that the former head of the Traffic Safety Service, Sherzod Ibragimov, was appointed as the first deputy commander of the National Guard of Uzbekistan.
