President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev has arrived in Minsk for an official visit. He was greeted at the Belarusian capital's international airport by Prime Minister Alexander Turchin, Foreign Minister Maxim Ryzhenkov, and other senior officials, according to the press service of the Uzbek head of state.

In honor of the distinguished guest, the national flags of both countries were raised and a guard of honor was formed. The welcoming ceremony underscores the high level of bilateral relations between Uzbekistan and Belarus.

According to the visit program, high-level Uzbek-Belarusian talks are scheduled for tomorrow, July 9, in Minsk. The discussions are expected to focus on expanding trade and economic cooperation and other pressing issues.

Source: uznews.uz