The head of state cited the pharmaceutical industry as an example. Uzbekistan is interested in Belarusian medicines, so the president suggested considering joint production. “We can create joint ventures here, and he [the president of Uzbekistan] can get any pharmaceutical substances as he has enormous connections in the world. And we can produce medicines here,” the Belarusian head of state suggested. 

According to Grodno Oblast Governor Vladimir Karanik, the parties are discussing this issue in detail. Belarus and Uzbekistan want to take stock of the legal framework and simplify the registration of medicines and to compile a list of the most common medications. “With a view to selling them to the neighboring countries,” the governor said. 

“As far as technical registration is concerned. Listen, we have a ‘dictatorship’, which means that we can deal with the issue really fast. The main thing is to reach an agreement. Let’s do it together,” Aleksandr Lukashenko noted. 

In turn, Shavkat Mirziyoyev assured that Uzbekistan is ready to buy a guaranteed amount of Belarusian pharmaceutical products during a specified number of years. “Your quality suits us,” he said. 

Aleksandr Lukashenko assured that Belarus is ready to lend a helping hand to Uzbekistan in healthcare. “We are ready to assist you in every way we can, we can come, launch this clinic, help staff it, and teach your people obstetrics. We will be helping you until the personnel are trained. We are obliged to help women,” said the head of state. 

Giving a general assessment of bilateral cooperation, Aleksandr Lukashenko added that some areas are lagging behind. “This means that you, government members, ministers, are underperforming somewhere. Therefore, if we agree on something, we must do it,” the Belarusian leader emphasized. 

Written by belta.by