Focus on joint projects, investments in Belarus-Uzbekistan cooperation

In Belarus-Uzbekistan cooperation focus is made on joint manufacturing projects and mutual investments, Grodno Oblast Governor Vladimir Karanik told the media, BelTA has learned.
“The visit to Uzbekistan has once again confirmed that interregional cooperation has a role to play in foreign trade. When we take a closer look at each other's potential, we find partners who are interested in supplies from Belarus. They include woodworking, foodstuffs, and machinery products, which are really in demand in Uzbekistan. We see that our brotherly Uzbekistan has been developing rapidly. The country can provide us with the goods that we need. These goods can replace components that have become difficult to access due to sanctions or complex logistics,” Vladimir Karanik said.
“We have already made an emphasis on joint manufacturing projects and mutual investments. The Uzbek business community is interested in investing in the economy of Grodno Oblast and Belarus as a whole. Our producers show interest not only in supplying finished goods, but also in organizing joint ventures and producing goods there,” he added.
As a member of the Belarusian delegation the Grodno Oblast governor took part in the 2nd Forum of Regions of Belarus and Uzbekistan in Tashkent on 6-7 February.