MINSK, 4 February (BelTA) - A good foundation has been created for further development of effective cooperation between Belarus and Uzbekistan, outgoing Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Uzbekistan to Belarus Nasirdjan Yusupov told BelTA.
The head of the diplomatic mission stressed that good, friendly relations have developed between the two countries. According to him, the pandemic has made some adjustments to the Belarusian-Uzbek relations but after its over cooperation will pick up.
"It is sad to part with Belarus. But it is heartening to see that for the past three years we have created a good foundation for bilateral cooperation in all avenues," he said.
The diplomat noted that Belarus and Uzbekistan have good ties in politics, trade, economy and humanitarian affairs.
Diplomatic relations between the two countries were established on 21 January 1993. The Belarusian Embassy was opened in Uzbekistan in 1994, and the Uzbek Embassy in Belarus opened in 2018.
