MINSK, August 23. /Dunyo IA/. A delegation from Uzbekistan’s Navoi Region, led by Governor Normat Tursunov, held talks with the leadership of the Minsk and Gomel regions, as well as representatives of major industrial enterprises in Belarus, reports Dunyo IA correspondent.

In the Minsk Region, the sides noted growth in bilateral trade. In the first half of 2026, trade turnover exceeded 125 million dollars, increasing by about one-third. The talks focused on expanding trade and economic cooperation and implementing new interregional projects.

In the Gomel Region, the sides signed an action plan for 2026–2027. It was noted that trade turnover between Gomel Region and Uzbekistan had tripled over the past five years. Agreements were also signed between Gomel State Medical University and Navoi State University, as well as between the healthcare authorities of the two regions.

Industrial cooperation was also a key focus. At “BELAZ,” the sides discussed cooperation with the Navoi Mining and Metallurgical Company, where “BELAZ” mining dump trucks with capacities ranging from 30 to 240 tons are in operation.

At the Minsk Tractor Plant, the sides discussed the development of joint production of “BELARUS” tractors in Uzbekistan. An assembly facility with an annual capacity of more than 3,000 tractors operates in the city of Nurafshan, while at least 2,000 tractor kits are planned to be supplied to Uzbekistan by the end of 2026.