On July 24 a telephone conversation was held between the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev and President of the Republic of Belarus Alexander Lukashenko.
At the beginning of the conversation, the leader of Belarus warmly congratulated the Head of our state on his birthday, wishing him good health, prosperity, and new achievements for the benefit and prosperity of Uzbekistan.
Issues related to the practical implementation of the agreements reached during the Belarusian president’s visit to Uzbekistan in February last year on the basis of the adopted “road map”, were discussed.
Active and productive contacts at various levels were noted with satisfaction, including the effective results of the recent regular meeting of the Intergovernmental Commission in Minsk and the meeting of foreign ministers in Tashkent.
Trade turnover has grown by 28 percent since the beginning of the year. Joint cooperation projects are being implemented in agriculture, electrical engineering, textiles, pharmaceuticals, and other industries. Joint cultural and humanitarian programs are being carried out.
The leaders of Uzbekistan and Belarus also discussed the schedule of upcoming bilateral events.