Shavkat Mirziyoyev welcomed by Belarus PM Sergei Rumas at Minsk National Airport

President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev arrived in Minsk on an official visit. His plane landed at Minsk National Airport, BelTA said.

At the airport, Shavkat Mirziyoyev was welcomed by Belarus Prime Minister Sergei Rumas, and Minister of Foreign Affairs Vladimir Makei. 

It should be noted that the two heads of state will meet at the Palace of Independence first one-on-one and then with the participation of the delegations. Aleksandr Lukashenko and Shavkat Mirziyoyev will discuss a wide range of issues of bilateral cooperation, with the focus on economic ties. The parties will talk over prospects for joint projects in mechanical engineering, light industry, agriculture, pharmaceuticals, transport and IT.

“Close attention will be paid to interregional ties, industrial cooperation and creation of favorable conditions for mutual trade in goods and services. The leaders of Belarus and Uzbekistan will also discuss the political agenda and the situation in the region and in the world,” the press service of the Belarusian president informed. 

The presidents are expected to attend the exhibition of Uzbekistan products, which is currently underway in the Belarusian capital. President Shavkat Mirziyoyev is also scheduled to visit the Hi-Tech Park.

In January-June 2019 the bilateral trade made up $113.1 million (up 25.3% year-on-year.

Belarus major exports to Uzbekistan include tractors, chassis, vehicle bodies, parts and accessories for tractors, engines, sugar, timber, road and construction equipment, trucks, meat, poultry offal. Uzbekistan's major exports to Belarus feature cotton, grape, fruits, nuts, clothing, bedding, table linen, juice, cotton fiber.