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MINSK, 19 June (BelTA) – Belarusian Deputy Agriculture and Food Minister Ivan Smilgin and Deputy Agriculture Minister of Uzbekistan Kahramon Yuldashev signed the protocol of the 6th meeting of the Belarus-Uzbekistan working group on agriculture and food industry, hosted by the Belarusian Agriculture and Food Ministry on 18 June. During the signing, the representatives of Uzbekistan expressed interest in increasing imports of Belarusian beef and cattle, the press service of the Belarusian Agriculture and Food Ministry told BelTA.
The parties discussed the current state of their agriculture and highlighted the growth of bilateral trade in 2024 and in Q1 2025. Special attention was paid to joint projects: poultry meat production successfully developing in Tashkent Region and trials of Belarusian flax and potato varieties. Uzbekistan showed interest in Belarusian potato varieties suitable for producing chips and French fries.
The parties also agreed to expand cooperation in certifying agricultural machinery and implementing animal monitoring systems. They discussed creating a pilot demonstration field for blueberry cultivation, with the potential to expand it to 20 hectares. The Belarusian side announced plans to participate in a peat supply tender and offered Uzbek specialists to consider internships in Belarus. A visit to the Volkovysk-based Bellakt dairy plant was also organized for Uzbekistan’s representatives.
Agreements also touched on participation in international exhibitions and forums. Belarus invited Uzbekistan to take part in the 3rd Belarus-Uzbekistan Women’s Business Forum, which will take place in Vitebsk this August.
The parties discussed the current state of their agriculture and highlighted the growth of bilateral trade in 2024 and in Q1 2025. Special attention was paid to joint projects: poultry meat production successfully developing in Tashkent Region and trials of Belarusian flax and potato varieties. Uzbekistan showed interest in Belarusian potato varieties suitable for producing chips and French fries.
The parties also agreed to expand cooperation in certifying agricultural machinery and implementing animal monitoring systems. They discussed creating a pilot demonstration field for blueberry cultivation, with the potential to expand it to 20 hectares. The Belarusian side announced plans to participate in a peat supply tender and offered Uzbek specialists to consider internships in Belarus. A visit to the Volkovysk-based Bellakt dairy plant was also organized for Uzbekistan’s representatives.
Agreements also touched on participation in international exhibitions and forums. Belarus invited Uzbekistan to take part in the 3rd Belarus-Uzbekistan Women’s Business Forum, which will take place in Vitebsk this August.
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