Mirziyoyev and Lukashenko meet

Political

President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev and President of the Republic of Belarus Alexander Lukashenko have held talks in a small group with the participation of members of official delegations of the two countries. This was reported by the press service of the President.

Mirziyoyev and Lukashenko meet
It is noted that a number of events have been successfully held in preparation for the current visit of the President of the Republic of Belarus, including a regular meeting of the Intergovernmental Commission, forums of regions, rectors, medical workers and others.

"The parties agreed to continue political dialogue and mutual support within the framework of international structures, including the United Nations, CIS, SCO," the report stresses.

At the end of last year, the volume of trade turnover between the two countries increased by 15 per cent, and it is expected that in the coming years this figure will exceed $1 billion.

"To this end, an agreement has been reached on the establishment of a joint foreign trade company, the introduction of mechanisms to support export-import supplies and an electronic system of certification of goods," the report said.

During the talks, the heads of state identified priority areas of cooperation: agriculture, light, food and electrical industry, pharmaceuticals, urban development, communications and others. They agreed to form separate working groups in all areas.

Particularly noteworthy was the fruitful outcome of the second Forum of Regions of Uzbekistan and Belarus, which took place the previous day and resulted in the signing of contracts and agreements worth over $1 billion.

The parties agreed to continue active cultural and humanitarian exchanges.

"Following the meetings, the sides agreed to prepare and adopt a joint ‘roadmap’ for the implementation of the decisions taken and agreements signed," the statement concluded.

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