TASHKENT, Uzbekistan, May 22. Officials and
business representatives from Uzbekistan’s Fergana region met with
counterparts in Gomel region, Belarus, to discuss ways of expanding
bilateral cooperation in agriculture and agribusiness, Trend reports via the Fergana
regional administration.
Hosted by the Gomel Regional Executive Committee, the meeting
brought together almost 40 Uzbek entrepreneurs and farmers visiting
from Fergana.
The discussions were led by Fergana Deputy Governor, Alibek
Tursunov and the First Deputy Chairman of the Gomel Regional
Executive Committee, Dmitry Petrozhitsky, alongside other regional
officials.
Belarusian representatives outlined business opportunities in
Gomel’s agricultural sector, including state support measures for
foreign investors, tax incentives and guarantees designed to create
a favorable business climate.
Members of the Uzbek delegation also held discussions with
officials regarding investment opportunities and the practical
aspects of agricultural cooperation.
The officials said that they expect the meeting to strengthen
economic ties and promote mutually beneficial partnerships between
the two regions within the agricultural sector.
