Minsk Tractor Works intends to supply at least 2000 sets of tractors to Uzbekistan by the end of 2026. This supply is part of a joint project with Agromax Technic.
Alexander Surovets, Deputy Head of the Product Promotion and Sales Department for CIS Countries at the MTZ marketing center, reported that a BELARUS tractor assembly line has already been established at the Uzbek enterprise facilities.
According to the enterprise data, the parties have signed licensing agreements that provide for the industrial assembly of tractors and the use of the BELARUS trademark for machinery with an engine power from 50 to 212 horsepower.
Currently, 12 models of BELARUS tractors are certified in Uzbekistan, and another model is scheduled for certification by the end of July. The Agromax Technic production site is capable of producing over 3000 tractors annually when operating in a single shift.
The implementation of this project is aimed at developing industrial interaction between Uzbekistan and Belarus in the field of agricultural machinery production.
Representatives from Uzbekistan and Poland held discussions on the potential creation of a logistics center in Poland. The goal of this project is to simplify the delivery of Uzbek products to the markets of the European Union and other international destinations.
The negotiations took place as part of a business mission of the delegation of Uzbekistan to Poland. The meeting was attended by Davron Vakhabov, Chairman of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Uzbekistan, Amirsaid Azamkhodzhayev, Honorary and Plenipotentiary Ambassador of Uzbekistan to Poland, and Michał Kaminski, Deputy Marshal of the Senate of Poland.
The parties discussed prospects for deepening trade and economic ties, expanding investment cooperation, and strengthening contacts between the business communities of the two countries.
One of the key issues raised at the meeting was the creation of a logistics center that should improve the supply process of Uzbek goods to the European market. Participants emphasized that this initiative will increase export opportunities for Uzbek producers, accelerate product distribution, and open new supply routes.
At the conclusion of the meeting, all parties confirmed their readiness to continue practical work on the implementation of the project, strengthen ties between business communities, and promote joint initiatives.
Uzbekistan intends to begin exporting surplus electricity generated from renewable sources to Europe starting in 2030. Hurram Teshabaev, Deputy Minister of Investment, Industry and Trade of Uzbekistan, confirmed the country's readiness to supply between 2 and 5 GW of clean electricity during a recent interview with Report.az.
This large-scale initiative, named the Trans-Caspian Green Energy Corridor, is being developed under a trilateral strategic agreement signed by the heads of Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, and Azerbaijan. To coordinate the implementation of this transcontinental energy route, partners have established a joint venture called the Green Corridor Union, headquartered in Baku.
The core of the project involves constructing a high-voltage direct current (HVDC) transmission system spanning approximately 2,500 kilometers. The route includes laying a specialized deep-sea subsea cable across the Caspian Sea from Kazakhstan to Azerbaijan, then through Georgia and under the Black Sea to Romania, Bulgaria, and Hungary.
For the technical preparation of the mega-project, the ministries of energy of the participating countries signed a memorandum of understanding with the Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) to finance a comprehensive feasibility study. The Italian engineering firm CESI has been appointed as the leader of this study, which is scheduled for completion around May 2027.
According to the Ministry of Energy of Uzbekistan, the country aims to increase its total installed capacity of renewable energy to 35 GW by 2030, bringing the share of green energy in the national energy balance to 54%. By the end of the decade, total domestic electricity production is projected to reach 135 billion kWh against a local demand of 120–125 billion kWh.
The resulting surplus will allow Uzbekistan to export an estimated 10–15 billion kWh of electricity to Europe annually. To ensure the reliability of the domestic power system, new generating capacities dedicated exclusively to exports to Europe will be built and operated, functioning independently of Uzbekistan's existing national grid. The exact volumes of clean energy transit will ultimately be determined by the technical capacity of the subsea cable lines and the market demand of European consumers.
Uzbekistan and Georgia have reached agreements on the electronic exchange of road transport permits and are actively working on creating their own logistics infrastructure in Georgian ports. This was reported by the Minister of Transport, Ilhom Makhkamov.
The state visit of President Shavkat Mirziyoyev to Georgia is of great importance for Uzbekistan from both an economic and a transport and logistics perspective. During the visit, electronic interaction regarding all road transport permits was agreed upon, both between the two countries and to third countries. The Minister emphasized that this will increase transparency, save time, and simplify the work of local carriers.
Ilhom Makhkamov specified that over sixty percent of Uzbek road carriers use Georgia for their routes. The parties also discussed rail transport, noting discounts of up to 70% on container transport along the CASCA+ route. Agreement was reached to extend these discounts to other types of wagons to increase the attractiveness of this corridor.
CASCA+ is a joint initiative of the railways of Azerbaijan, Georgia, Kyrgyzstan, Turkmenistan, Turkey, and Uzbekistan. This route covers three zones: Central Asia (Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan), the South Caucasus (Azerbaijan and Georgia), and Anatolia (Turkey). The symbol '+' indicates readiness to accept new partners, and the ultimate goal of the route is to connect Southeast Asian states, including China, with Europe.
Particular attention was paid to Georgian ports with access to the Black Sea. Minister Makhkamov announced an agreement to build Uzbek infrastructure in these ports. He added that after the visit, locations for placing this infrastructure will be determined, and issues with local and Uzbek exporters, importers, and major forwarding companies will be coordinated. Subsequently, a consortium responsible for the construction and operation of this infrastructure will be formed.
Akmal Kamolov, First Deputy Minister of Investment, Industry, and Trade of Karakalpakstan, stated that the republic intends to use the Georgian route to export its salt to Europe. He noted that a warehouse is planned to be built in the large port of Poti, where salt will be supplied for subsequent sale across Europe.
Kamolov emphasized the uniqueness of the product, stating that Karakalpakstan salt is natural, and that the problem of the Aral Sea has transformed into an economic opportunity. He also reported that there is demand for this salt in Europe, and it is already being exported to Germany and other European countries. Regarding current supply plans, they involve transit through Kazakhstan and the port of Azerbaijan.
Previously, the Ministry of Investment, Industry, and Trade visited the Georgian ports of Anaklia, Poti, and Batumi, as well as the Poti industrial zone. The main topic of the meetings was expanding Uzbekistan's trade with Georgia. In Anaklia, the possibility of Uzbek firms participating in the construction of Georgia's deep-sea port, which will become part of international routes, including the future China-Kyrgyzstan-Uzbekistan railway, was considered. In Poti and Batumi, the possibility of creating warehouses and terminals for Uzbek cargo was discussed.
As a result of the last trip, the parties agreed to prepare agreements and form a consortium involving Uzbek companies. Previously, Laziz Kudratov, head of the Ministry of Investment, Industry, and Trade, reported that following the president's visit, 70 trade and investment projects worth about $1 billion were agreed upon. Logistics was named a key area, as Georgia is considered an important transport hub for exporting Uzbek products to Western markets.
Kudratov also mentioned the creation of a trade and logistics and production center in the Poti free economic zone, where enterprises can complete the production of textiles, food products, and household appliances before export. In addition, projects in agriculture, pharmaceuticals, tourism, and energy were discussed, including expanding olive cultivation in Surkhandarya and creating a feed production hub for livestock.
