The recently designated Ambassador of the Republic of Belarus to Uzbekistan, Alexander Ogorodnikov, presented copies of his credentials to the Uzbekistan Minister of Foreign Affairs, Bakhtiyor Saidov.
The ministry reported that the meeting involved discussions on the present state and potential of bilateral cooperation. In particular, they exchanged perspectives on further strengthening trade and economic partnerships, promoting humanitarian partnerships, developing inter-parliamentary relations, and enhancing regional cooperation.
On January 14, 2025, the President of Belarus, Alexander Lukashenko, appointed Alexander Ogorodnikov, formerly the First Deputy Minister of Industry, as the new Ambassador to Uzbekistan. He takes over from Leonid Marinich, who has been leading the diplomatic mission since 2018.
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