GRODNO, October 23. /Dunyo IA/.   A delegation from Grodno Region of Belarus, led by Yury Karaev, Chairman of the Grodno Regional Executive Committee, has visited Samarkand Region, reports Dunyo IA correspondent.

Delegation included representatives of the “Grodnoinvest” Free Economic Zone, a forestry production association, and enterprises specialising in meat and dairy production and woodworking. The visit aims to strengthen interregional ties and advance agreements reached at the highest level.

During the visit, Belarusian delegation familiarised itself with the industrial and economic potential of Samarkand Region. At a meeting with the leadership of the “Urgut” Free Economic Zone, the sides discussed prospects for industrial cooperation and the implementation of joint projects.

Delegation also visited enterprises manufacturing household appliances, metal products, textiles and dairy products. These included “Sam Ferre”, a manufacturer of refrigerators and gas cookers; “Pure Milk”, which processes more than 100 tonnes of milk per day; and SAG, one of Central Asia’s leading carpet manufacturers.

Cooperation in science and education was another key area of the discussions. Representatives of Grodno Region visited Samarkand State University of Veterinary Medicine, Animal Husbandry and Biotechnologies, where they learned about opportunities for specialist training and joint scientific research.

Visit resulted in the signing of cooperation agreements, new trade contracts and other documents aimed at expanding economic ties between the regions.

Uzbekistan ranks among the top three trading partners of Grodno Region among the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) countries. In July 2026, Grodno and Andijan regions signed a cooperation roadmap for 2026–2028.