BAKU, Azerbaijan, July 11. Uzbekistan and
Belarus are moving forward with plans to expand cooperation in the
food industry, including the launch of joint projects to produce
baby food and strengthen industrial partnerships between
manufacturers in the two countries.


This was stated in a press release from the Uzbek Ministry of
Agriculture, following a meeting between Deputy Minister of
Agriculture Kahramon Yuldashev and the chairman of the Belarusian
conglomerate ''Belgospishcheprom,'' Oleg Zhidkov.


According to the ministry, the meeting took place as part of the
implementation of agreements reached during the recent state visit
of Uzbekistan’s President Shavkat Mirziyoyev to Belarus.


''The sides discussed the practical implementation of the
agreements reached during the state visit and reviewed prospects
for joint projects in the food industry,'' Uzbekistan's Ministry of
Agriculture said.


Particular attention was given to establishing baby food
production in Uzbekistan using locally sourced meat, dairy, fruit,
and vegetable products. The parties also explored ways to increase
trade between baby food manufacturers in the two countries and
expand industrial cooperation in the sector.


''The discussions focused on launching baby food production in
Uzbekistan, increasing trade turnover between manufacturers, and
strengthening production cooperation,'' the ministry said.







The meeting also covered the development of new investment
projects, with both sides exchanging views on identifying promising
initiatives, preparing technical and economic assessments, and
accelerating their implementation.


The talks are part of broader efforts by Uzbekistan and Belarus
to deepen industrial cooperation following Mirziyoyev's state
visit, with both governments seeking to translate political
agreements into practical economic projects.


Uzbekistan has been actively working to modernize its food
processing industry by attracting foreign technologies and
expanding domestic production of value-added agricultural goods.
Cooperation with Belarus is expected to support the introduction of
modern food-processing technologies while strengthening supply
chains and creating new opportunities for bilateral trade.


''The meeting will contribute to the prompt implementation of
the instructions given by the President of Uzbekistan during the
state visit, the expansion of industrial cooperation between the
two countries, and the development of modern food production,'' the
ministry said.