Uzbekistan and Latvia Discuss Expansion of Economic Cooperation

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.

Business Mission and Meeting Participants

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.

Main Areas of Cooperation

The parties discussed prospects for deepening trade and economic ties, expanding investment cooperation, and strengthening contacts between the business communities of the two countries.

Logistics Center Project

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.

Next Steps

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.

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.

Discussion of Cooperation

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.

Goals and Expectations

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.

Preparation for the Visit

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.

Employment Issues

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.