Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.uz) — Ferghana Region Governor Khayrullo Bozorov met with Belarusian Deputy Prime Minister Yuri Shuleiko in Minsk to discuss expanding trade and economic ties and developing interregional cooperation.
The meeting noted that the strategic partnership between Uzbekistan and Belarus continues to develop, while direct contacts between regions of the two countries are becoming more active.
Cooperation between Ferghana Region and Belarusian regions is expanding through the implementation of practical projects.
The sides discussed opportunities for cooperation in agriculture, livestock farming, light industry, furniture manufacturing, pharmaceuticals and mechanical engineering.
Particular attention was paid to establishing joint ventures and increasing bilateral trade.
Following the talks, the parties agreed to support joint projects aimed at improving economic efficiency and creating new jobs for both sides.
