Belarus and Uzbekistan are moving toward deep industrial cooperation, Belarusian Deputy Prime Minister Yury Shuleika said at the opening of the forum of the two countries’ regions. The forum is being held as part of the Uzbek president’s visit to Belarus.
“Today, Belarus and Uzbekistan are moving beyond a simple buyer-seller trade model toward deep industrial and technological cooperation. A fundamentally new level of localisation has been achieved in agricultural machinery manufacturing. Alongside production localisation, branded after-sales service is being developed and advanced training for specialised personnel is being provided,” he said.
Shuleika cited the light industry as an example.
“By combining Uzbekistan’s cotton raw materials, Belarusian flax and modern synthetic fibres, as well as our shared technological expertise, we are creating high-quality products that are in demand,” he added.
The deputy prime minister also highlighted the prospects for cooperation in agriculture and the timber industry.
“There is also significant potential for combining our capabilities in this area. Belarus has a raw material base, many years of experience and substantial production capacity in the field of deep wood processing. The Uzbek market, which is experiencing a large-scale demographic and construction boom, has a strong and sustained demand for high-quality wood-based panels, sawn timber and, most importantly, finished furniture.
Therefore, it is logical to make greater use of the proven model of moving from straightforward purchases of raw materials to the establishment of joint high-tech manufacturing facilities,” he said.
