A delegation led by Zoyir Mirzaev, Khokim of the Tashkent Region, held a meeting with Lyudmila Makarina-Kibak, Director of the Institute of Genetics and Cytology of the National Academy of Sciences of Belarus. Prospects for joint interaction in the fields of biotechnology, science, and genetic technologies were discussed.
During the negotiations, the parties examined opportunities to create joint projects in the field of human genomics. The phased implementation of the 'Personalized Medicine and Genetic Passport' system in the Tashkent Region was also discussed.
The participants focused on areas of interaction that could contribute to the development of innovative solutions and expand scientific partnership. One of the central issues was ensuring the sustainability of agriculture amid climate change. To address problems of reduced crop yields caused by water scarcity and soil salinization in the Tashkent Region, it was proposed to initiate joint research on the genomics of agricultural crops resistant to climate change.
Furthermore, the parties discussed issues of scientifically based livestock development. At the conclusion of the negotiations, the participants confirmed their readiness to combine scientific potential, modern technologies, and practical developments for carrying out promising research and experimental design work.
The Prime Minister of Belarus, Alexander Turchin, held a meeting with the Deputy Prime Minister of Uzbekistan, Jamshid Khodjayev, ahead of the official visit of Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev to Belarus.
During the negotiations, the parties focused on key areas for the further development of Belarusian-Uzbek interaction. Special attention was paid to industrial cooperation, interaction in the agro-industrial complex, and the launch of new joint investment projects.
Alexander Turchin emphasized that the upcoming visit of the head of Uzbekistan would be one of the most important events in bilateral relations. He noted that the III Forum of Regions of Belarus and Uzbekistan would take place during this visit, serving as a platform for signing new commercial agreements, interregional documents, and establishing partnerships between the regions of the two countries.
Additionally, the official start of Uzbekistan Culture Days in Belarus is planned. The Prime Minister of Belarus stated his readiness for the beginning of the visit, noting that 'the entire package of documents is ready for signing' and that they have set very serious goals. He expressed confidence that the visit of the President of Uzbekistan would give a new impetus to bilateral cooperation.
Alexander Turchin also announced that the goal of increasing mutual trade turnover to 2 billion US dollars by 2030 will be realized. Furthermore, it is expected that by the end of the current year, the volume of mutual trade will exceed 1 billion US dollars.
Jamshid Khodjayev thanked the Belarusian side for preparing for the visit of the head of Uzbekistan and noted the scale of the delegation from Uzbekistan. According to him, over 200 business representatives, three regional hokims, and deputies of hokims from all 14 regions of Uzbekistan arrived in Belarus. The Deputy Prime Minister emphasized that a significant part of the preparatory work was aimed at developing interregional cooperation.
Representatives from the Uzbek regions visited enterprises and production facilities in various regions of Belarus, where promising areas for interaction were identified. According to Khodjayev, the parties are also beginning to implement new joint initiatives in the agro-industrial complex, including projects in animal husbandry and crop production.
The issue of attracting labor resources was also discussed during the negotiations. As the Deputy Prime Minister noted, citizens of Uzbekistan are ready to participate in the implementation of joint projects and work in enterprises in Belarus if there is a corresponding need.
The first meeting of experts from Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan on the issues of sustainable use and protection of the Tashkent transboundary aquifer took place in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, on July 1, 2026.
The event was held with the support of the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe's Convention on Water Resources (UNECE). Representatives from relevant ministries and agencies of both countries, hydrogeology specialists, and staff from international organizations participated in the meeting.
Participants discussed the current progress of the joint project aimed at the rational use and protection of transboundary groundwater, as well as reviewed prospects for further interaction between the parties. During the discussion, the sides examined the preparation of a memorandum of understanding and the application of evaluation indicators for transboundary water cooperation to achieve the UN Sustainable Development Goals.
A round table meeting titled 'Belarus and Uzbekistan: New Vectors of Interaction' was held in Tashkent, Uzbekistan. The event took place at the Belarusian Institute of Strategic Studies (BISI) and gathered leading analysts from both countries, the Minister of Economy of Belarus, Yuri Chebotar, and the Ambassador of Uzbekistan to Belarus, Rahmatull Nazarov.
The main goal of these expert discussions was to thoroughly prepare a substantive agenda for the upcoming official visit of the President of Uzbekistan, Shavkat Mirziyoyev, to the Republic of Belarus. BISI analyst Anton Dudarenko noted that the primary focus was on three key areas: deepening cooperation in the industrial sector and agro-industrial complex, improving transport and logistics chains, and implementing new technologies.
Participants recalled several joint ventures already implemented, particularly the assembly of Belarusian tractors in Tashkent. Furthermore, the sides expressed mutual interest in strengthening food security, applying advanced agricultural technologies, and expanding educational ties, emphasizing the significant increase in the number of Uzbek students studying at Belarusian universities since 2017.
Bekzod Kurbanov, head of the sector at the Agency for Strategic Development and Reforms under the President of Uzbekistan, highly praised Belarus's achievements in agriculture, as well as in medicine and the pharmaceutical industry. He added that Uzbekistan's vast domestic market provides open niches that can be effectively filled by Belarusian producers. It was also noted that Tashkent actively promotes economic integration in Central Asia, allowing Uzbekistan's production sites to serve as starting points for large regional investment mega-projects.
The diplomatic community and key departments confirmed the complete absence of political disagreements, allowing both nations to concentrate all efforts exclusively on economic issues. Rahmatull Nazarov presented statistics on bilateral trade as the main indicator of success: annual trade turnover between the two states has increased fivefold in recent years, rising from a modest 200 million dollars in 2018 to nearly 1 billion dollars by the end of last year. The round table participants agreed that this result has not yet reached its limit, and the economies of both countries possess great potential for further complementary growth.
