Uzbekistan will establish an intermodal logistics centre in Belarus before the end of 2026 and launch more than $100 million worth of new regional investment projects as the two countries accelerate implementation of their newly established strategic partnership.
The initiatives were reviewed by President Shavkat Mirziyoyev on 15 July during a presentation on progress made following his official visit to Belarus on 8–9 July.
A central component of the partnership is the creation of an intermodal logistics centre at Orsha railway station in Belarus's Vitebsk region in cooperation with Belarusian Railways.
The facility will manage export and import cargo under preferential tariff arrangements, while both countries also plan to introduce direct block-train services to lower transport costs and shorten delivery times.
The project is expected to improve logistics connectivity and support expanding trade between Uzbekistan and Belarus.
The logistics initiative forms part of a wider programme aimed at strengthening economic ties.
During President Mirziyoyev's visit to Minsk, Uzbekistan and Belarus signed a Declaration on Strategic Partnership and agreed to raise bilateral trade to $2 billion. They also approved 310 joint projects and initiatives valued at $2 billion across sectors including mechanical engineering, agriculture, pharmaceuticals, textiles, woodworking and healthcare.
Economic cooperation has expanded steadily in recent years. Bilateral trade reached approximately $965 million in 2025, nearly three times higher than five years earlier.
Around 360 joint ventures are now operating between the two countries, with Belarusian companies investing in Uzbekistan's textile, leather and food-processing industries, while Uzbek businesses continue expanding their presence in Belarus.
Regional cooperation has become a key pillar of the partnership.
Officials highlighted the successful collaboration between Uzbekistan's Andijan Region and Belarus's Vitebsk Region, where 255 residents of Andijan have already secured employment through organised labour programmes.
From September, Belarus plans to receive around 500 Uzbek workers each month. The first stage of the programme will place 1,100 workers at 13 enterprises in Vitebsk and other regions.
The broader objective is to employ 5,000 Uzbek citizens in Belarus, supported by the opening of a representative office of Uzbekistan's Migration Agency in Vitebsk.
President Mirziyoyev instructed officials to replicate the Andijan–Vitebsk model by pairing additional Uzbek and Belarusian regions and developing detailed roadmaps covering investment, industrial cooperation and employment.
Alongside logistics and labour initiatives, the two governments are preparing more than 30 new investment projects worth over $100 million.
The portfolio includes livestock farming, deep wood processing, logistics, trade and services. Planned investments feature a 3,000-head dairy complex, several medium-sized cattle farms, a wood-processing enterprise and a wood pellet production facility.
Belarus has also offered industrial facilities, state-owned assets and agricultural land to Uzbek investors to encourage joint manufacturing and agricultural ventures.
President Mirziyoyev directed officials to ensure the systematic implementation of all agreements reached during the Belarus visit and to closely monitor progress under the bilateral roadmaps.
He also called for additional support measures to help Uzbek businesses establish operations in Belarus, including assistance with opening bank accounts, transferring charter capital and securing financing for new investment projects.
The latest agreements highlight the growing economic partnership between Uzbekistan and Belarus, with logistics, regional cooperation and industrial investment forming the foundation of a strategy aimed at doubling bilateral trade in the coming years.
U.S. President Donald Trump said there was an "all-day negotiation" on Tuesday with Iran, characterising the talks positively while also threatening t...
Iran says it is holding “positive” talks with Oman on reopening the Strait of Hormuz to shipping traffic, while an official source familiar with t...
Top Arab and Muslim foreign ministers agreed at a meeting in Amman on Wednesday to establish a mechanism to document alleged Israeli violations in Jer...
Start your day informed with AnewZ Morning Brief. Here are the top news stories for the 5th of August, covering the latest developments.
U.S. President Donald Trump said there was an "all-day negotiation" on Tuesday with Iran, characterising the talks positively while also threatening to hit Iran "really hard" if a deal was not reached.
Tehran had made plans to strike sites in Ukraine after Kyiv attacked an Iranian cargo ship in the Caspian Sea, a senior Iranian military adviser has said. Iran refrained from taking action after Kyiv said the strike was a mistake, Mohsen Rezaei told the state IRIB TV channel.
Start your day informed with AnewZ Morning Brief. Here are the top news stories for the 4th of August, covering the latest developments.
U.S. data analytics firm Palantir Technologies has reported a 93 per cent year-on-year jump in second-quarter revenue, even as the company faces continued criticism over its work with Israel's military and allegations linking its technology to the war in Gaza.a.
Iran says it is holding “positive” talks with Oman on reopening the Strait of Hormuz to shipping traffic, while an official source familiar with the negotiations has said an “agreement is within reach”.
Top Arab and Muslim foreign ministers agreed at a meeting in Amman on Wednesday to establish a mechanism to document alleged Israeli violations in Jerusalem, urging coordinated international action to protect the city's religious sites.
Pakistan has stepped up flood preparedness after the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) warned that El Niño is expected to strengthen from August, increasing the risk of more extreme weather worldwide as monsoon rains continue across the country.
Afghanistan has launched a five-year national health strategy to strengthen healthcare services as the country faces severe funding shortages, rising humanitarian needs and mounting pressure on its health system.
At least 14 people have been killed and several others injured after lightning struck across the eastern Indian state of Jharkhand, highlighting the dangers of the country's annual monsoon season.
You can download the AnewZ application from Play Store and the App Store.
What is your opinion on this topic?
Leave the first comment