Trade Between Gomel and Ferghana Regions Triples in Five Years

Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.com) — Trade turnover between Belarus’s Gomel region and Uzbekistan has increased threefold over the past five years, according to Ivan Krupko, Chairman of the Gomel Regional Executive Committee, during a meeting with a delegation from Ferghana region led by governor Khayrullo Bozarov.

Krupko said that special attention is being paid to the development of interregional cooperation, noting that Gomel region highly values its partnership with Ferghana region, with which it has signed an interregional agreement.

The parties maintain regular contacts, exchange official and business delegations, and participate in exhibitions and forums. According to Krupko, these efforts are already producing practical results reflected in the growth of trade turnover. At the same time, he emphasized that the potential for cooperation is not yet fully utilized.

Key areas for further cooperation include woodworking, agriculture, mechanical engineering, and confectionery production.

The Belarusian side also highlighted the development of mutual investment. According to official data, Uzbekistan invested $300,000 in direct investment in Gomel region last year. Around 50 enterprises with Uzbek capital are registered in the region, mainly operating in trade, catering, and manufacturing.

Ferghana region governor Khayrullo Bozarov stated that there are plans to further expand cooperation, including in tourism, education, youth initiatives, and cultural exchanges.

During the visit, the delegation also visited the memorial complex “To Children — Victims of War” in the Krasny Bereg area of Zhlobin district. Bozarov emphasized the importance of preserving historical memory and stressed the value of peace and human life.

The Ferghana region delegation continues its visit to Belarus, where participation in the Gomel Economic Forum is also planned.