Uzbekistan and Lebap Province of Turkmenistan Strengthen Industrial and Agrotechnological Cooperation

Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.com) — In Turkmenabat, Uzbek Ambassador Ravshanbek Alimov met with the khyakim of Lebap Province, Durda Gendzhiev, to discuss prospects for expanding trade, economic, and investment cooperation between Uzbek regions and Lebap Province, according to Dunyo.

The sides exchanged views on the implementation of previously signed agreements on cooperation in trade, economic, scientific-technical, and cultural-humanitarian fields between the hokimiyats of Surkhandarya and Kashkadarya regions and the khyakimlik of Lebap Province.

These agreements were reached during the state visit of Turkmenistan’s President Serdar Berdimuhamedow to Uzbekistan on November 17, 2025.

An agreement was reached to jointly prepare for the Third Uzbek-Turkmen Interregional Forum, as well as joint business forums in Bukhara and Turkmenabat, with participation from the business communities of both countries.

The parties also emphasized that the eventual establishment of the “Alat–Farab” border trade zone between Bukhara Region and Lebap Province will increase mutual trade turnover, promote economic growth, and improve the welfare of residents in the border areas.

During a meeting with local entrepreneurs from Lebap Province, discussions focused on enhancing the efficiency of interregional cooperation, implementing industrial and agrotechnological projects, and intensifying trade relations.

Following the negotiations, both sides agreed to maintain continuous dialogue with the Embassy of Uzbekistan and jointly strengthen efforts to expand cooperation between the regions of the two countries.