Belarus and Uzbekistan Strengthen Cooperation in Sports at the II Forum

The Asian Boxing Championship is taking place in Jakarta, Indonesia, across two age categories. The tournament has reached a tense stage, with quarterfinal matches scheduled for the U19 category today.

Participation of the Uzbekistan National Team

Seven athletes from the national team of Uzbekistan will step into the ring in various weight classes. They will compete against representatives from South Korea, Indonesia, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Kazakhstan, and Singapore.

Participants List

Today's fighters include: in the 50 kg weight class — Utkirbek Norqosimov versus Junsy Choi (South Korea); in the 55 kg weight class — Elyor Rustamov versus Pangeran Februzio (Indonesia); in the 60 kg weight class — Muhammadrizo Ukimov versus Umar Orusbaev (Kyrgyzstan); in the 70 kg weight class — Saidkhoja Sa'dillakhjoev versus Muhammad Mamadaliyev (Tajikistan); in the 75 kg weight class — Sukhrob Rahmatullaev versus Hamza Maksatuli (Kazakhstan); in the 80 kg weight class — Abrorbek Sharipov versus Benjamin Lee (Singapore); and in the 85 kg weight class — Sardorbek Bahromkhojaev versus Sunghoon Lim (South Korea).

Results from the Previous Day

It should be noted that quarterfinals among boxers under 23 years old took place the day before. Eight of our boxers participated in this match, and all of them managed to advance to the semifinals.

BelTA, the leading state information agency of Belarus, is covering the visit of the President of Uzbekistan, Shavkat Mirziyoyev, to this country. During the visit, a report was presented citing the speech of Deputy Prime Minister Yuri Shuleiko at the plenary session of the Regional Forum of Belarus and Uzbekistan.

Assessment of Bilateral Cooperation

Yuri Shuleiko noted the high level of cooperation between Belarus and Uzbekistan, calling it an example of mutual respect, friendship, trust, and support. He emphasized that Uzbekistan is a reliable friend and partner that has stood the test of time, and the basis for such sustainable development is a high-level, traditional, trusting, and substantive dialogue.

Economic Interaction

Thanks to the efforts of the leaders of both countries, indicators in several important sectors of the economy are showing significant growth. Progress is particularly noticeable in the fields of food, woodworking, mechanical engineering, tourism, agriculture, and logistics. For instance, according to official BelTA information, Belarus increased meat product supplies to Uzbekistan by almost 25% by 2026.

Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Food Alexander Yakovchits emphasized that Belarus possesses extensive experience in milk and meat production. He reported that last year the country produced 9.2 million tons of milk and 1.7 million tons of meat. Belarus is among the ten leading milk exporting countries, selling 6 million tons of dairy products to 69 countries. The total volume of food exports covers 117 states, and Uzbekistan is one of the key partners in this process.

Trade Turnover Dynamics

According to data mentioned in the text, in the first four months of the current year, imports of meat raw materials from this country increased by 23.8%, while sausages and ready-made meat products increased almost 2.5 times. There was also a 20% increase in poultry supplies. Growth was also recorded in dairy products: butter increased by 2.3 times, and dry skimmed milk by 4.2 times. Additionally, the export of pies and sugar has noticeably increased.

Tourism Development

The countries intend to develop this tradition bilaterally. One decisive step was the signing of an action plan between the Ministry of Agriculture and Food of Belarus and the relevant agency of Uzbekistan on June 26. Another rapidly developing sector is tourism. According to the Embassy of Uzbekistan in Belarus, over 32,000 Belarusian citizens visited Uzbekistan in 2025. This positive trend continued this year, reaching 14,251 people from January to May 2026, compared to 12,988 people during the same period last year.

Experts believe that the growing interest of Belarusian tourists in the country is related to the positive changes in Uzbekistan's tourism offerings. Previously, the republic was mainly known as a destination for studying the historical cities of the Great Silk Road. Now, tourists have access to diverse leisure opportunities. The Embassy noted that the development of gastronomic, ecological, excursion, event, and mountain tourism attracts various categories of visitors and stimulates repeat visits. Tourism cooperation is actively developing not only between agencies but also through contacts between tourism companies, educational institutions, and representatives of the hotel business. Sustainable growth, as experience shows, is the result of consistent bilateral partnership, not isolated projects. State support for tourism relations between Uzbekistan and Belarus is manifested in the formation of mutually beneficial and long-term cooperation between businesses and citizens.

Wood Processing Industry

The importance of partnership is also increasing in the construction sector. Sergey Kasyanov, deputy chairman of the 'Bellesbumprom' concern, announced at the Forum that wood processing exports from Uzbekistan have grown tenfold in subsequent years. Kasyanov expressed his commitment to developing cooperation. Leaders of the Association of Furniture and Wood Processing Industry of Uzbekistan and employees of wood processing enterprises took part in the summit. Representatives of industrial enterprises, the Ministry of Forestry, the Universal Commodity Exchange, and the State Technological University were present from the Belarusian side. Both sides agree that there are still many unrealized opportunities in this area, and the next step should be to increase efficiency by fully utilizing existing potential.

The country places special emphasis on sustainable agricultural development, ensuring food security, and producing export goods. An important task is protecting horticulture, farming, greenhouse operations, and private gardens from dangerous pests and quarantine organisms.

Environmental and Technological Aspects

Preserving green zones, forming a comfortable ecological environment in cities and rural areas, and ensuring clean atmospheric air are considered relevant issues. In this area, modern approaches, scientific developments, advanced foreign experience, and digital technologies are being gradually implemented. Special attention is paid to assessing the quality of fruit and vegetable products using modern laboratory analyses.

Control and Monitoring in Tashkent

Currently, the Phytosanitary and Plant Protection Department of Tashkent city is conducting comprehensive monitoring and control measures in all 12 districts of the capital as part of the 'Dolzarb 30 Days' campaign. During these inspections, efforts are made to combat harmful organisms that pose a serious threat to fruit orchards, such as Eastern pear, as well as pests causing significant economic damage to crops, such as squash bugs, and other harmful organisms negatively affecting the growth of cultivated plants, including Zarpechak and Sudraluvchi kara.

Analysis Process and Interest Protection

Specialists collect plant samples suspected of containing harmful organisms and conduct express analyses in mobile laboratories. If pests are found in quarantined products, disinfection measures are organized according to established procedures. It should be noted that the 'Dolzarb 30 Days' campaign, conducted across the republic, will run from June 8 to July 8 of this year. These actions contribute to ensuring plant phytosanitary conditions, preserving yields, protecting the interests of farmers and landholders, and increasing the export potential of the country's agricultural products.