Lukashenko on Belarus-Uzbekistan cooperation: We keep going forward as fast
09.07.2026
MINSK (
BelTA) – Belarus and Uzbekistan keep advancing the bilateral cooperation as fast. Belarus President Aleksandr Lukashenko made the statement in the wake of negotiations with Uzbekistan President Shavkat Mirziyoyev on 9 July, BelTA has learned.
The Belarusian head of state noted that as always, the negotiations had proceeded in a friendly and trustful atmosphere. The presidents discussed the current state and prospects of developing the entire spectrum of Belarusian-Uzbek partnership in detail.
“Primarily trade and economic matters were in the center of attention. It is natural. Esteemed Shavkat Miromonovich [Mirziyoyev] and I are pragmatic people. As Belarusians say, of this earth. This is why we look at our top-priority tasks in the same manner,” Aleksandr Lukashenko said.
The president said he was glad that the parties have made noticeable progress since his official visit to Uzbekistan in February 2024. In 2025 Minsk and Tashkent achieved the highest mutual trade figure on record and got close to $1 billion. “And this year we’ve been going forward while increasing the pace, not reducing the pace,” the Belarusian leader stressed.
Aleksandr Lukashenko stated that the heads of state share the belief that it is feasible to double the bilateral trade turnover by 2030.
The roadmap adopted to guide the development of Belarus-Uzbekistan cooperation in the next five years stipulates concrete steps for reaching the outlined goals. “Particularly since there are successful examples of creation of joint manufacturing facilities. These are projects to localize the production of Belarusian tractors in Uzbekistan, to expand the manufacturing of cable products,” the Belarusian head of state said.
Aleksandr Lukashenko drew attention to the development of other cooperation avenues, too. For instance, the 3rd Forum of Regions of Belarus and Uzbekistan that took place in Minsk the day before confirmed the strategic course towards invigorating versatile interregional ties. Apart from that, a medical forum and a tourism forum and another Belarusian-Uzbek forum of higher education and vocational training will take place by the end of the year.
Interaction in humanitarian affairs develops dynamically, too. In 2025 Belarusian Culture Days successfully took place in Uzbekistan. The other day Belarusians had an opportunity to enjoy distinctive and vivid art of Uzbek performers.
The planting of an alley in honor of Belarusian-Uzbek friendship in the park named after the 900th anniversary of the city of Minsk yesterday confirms the friendly ties between the peoples of the two countries. It is symbolical that the park is located in Tashkentskaya Street.
“In conclusion I’d like to emphasize that we think very highly of results of the completed official negotiations. Just like the president of Uzbekistan does,” Aleksandr Lukashenko said.
He thanked the Uzbekistan president for always having an open and constructive approach, for the readiness to exercise maximum effort in the name of development and prosperity of countries and nations.
The president also expressed gratitude to everyone, who participated in preparations for the visit, to members of the delegations, to participants of the Forum of Regions. Aleksandr Lukashenko described the package of documents, which had been signed as a result of the visit, as quite sizeable.
“We just have to fulfill everything we have agreed on. Everything we are capable of in Belarus and can do for Uzbekistan, we will definitely do. I’ve promised that to Shavkat Miromonovich [Mirziyoyev]. Trust me, we will complete our journey on time. The president of Uzbekistan also said that he would not lag behind. He will also make this journey on time as one should,” the Belarusian leader concluded.
The Belarusian head of state noted that as always, the negotiations had proceeded in a friendly and trustful atmosphere. The presidents discussed the current state and prospects of developing the entire spectrum of Belarusian-Uzbek partnership in detail.
“Primarily trade and economic matters were in the center of attention. It is natural. Esteemed Shavkat Miromonovich [Mirziyoyev] and I are pragmatic people. As Belarusians say, of this earth. This is why we look at our top-priority tasks in the same manner,” Aleksandr Lukashenko said.
The president said he was glad that the parties have made noticeable progress since his official visit to Uzbekistan in February 2024. In 2025 Minsk and Tashkent achieved the highest mutual trade figure on record and got close to $1 billion. “And this year we’ve been going forward while increasing the pace, not reducing the pace,” the Belarusian leader stressed.
Aleksandr Lukashenko stated that the heads of state share the belief that it is feasible to double the bilateral trade turnover by 2030.
The roadmap adopted to guide the development of Belarus-Uzbekistan cooperation in the next five years stipulates concrete steps for reaching the outlined goals. “Particularly since there are successful examples of creation of joint manufacturing facilities. These are projects to localize the production of Belarusian tractors in Uzbekistan, to expand the manufacturing of cable products,” the Belarusian head of state said.
Aleksandr Lukashenko drew attention to the development of other cooperation avenues, too. For instance, the 3rd Forum of Regions of Belarus and Uzbekistan that took place in Minsk the day before confirmed the strategic course towards invigorating versatile interregional ties. Apart from that, a medical forum and a tourism forum and another Belarusian-Uzbek forum of higher education and vocational training will take place by the end of the year.
Interaction in humanitarian affairs develops dynamically, too. In 2025 Belarusian Culture Days successfully took place in Uzbekistan. The other day Belarusians had an opportunity to enjoy distinctive and vivid art of Uzbek performers.
The planting of an alley in honor of Belarusian-Uzbek friendship in the park named after the 900th anniversary of the city of Minsk yesterday confirms the friendly ties between the peoples of the two countries. It is symbolical that the park is located in Tashkentskaya Street.
“In conclusion I’d like to emphasize that we think very highly of results of the completed official negotiations. Just like the president of Uzbekistan does,” Aleksandr Lukashenko said.
He thanked the Uzbekistan president for always having an open and constructive approach, for the readiness to exercise maximum effort in the name of development and prosperity of countries and nations.
The president also expressed gratitude to everyone, who participated in preparations for the visit, to members of the delegations, to participants of the Forum of Regions. Aleksandr Lukashenko described the package of documents, which had been signed as a result of the visit, as quite sizeable.
“We just have to fulfill everything we have agreed on. Everything we are capable of in Belarus and can do for Uzbekistan, we will definitely do. I’ve promised that to Shavkat Miromonovich [Mirziyoyev]. Trust me, we will complete our journey on time. The president of Uzbekistan also said that he would not lag behind. He will also make this journey on time as one should,” the Belarusian leader concluded.