Women entrepreneurs drive Uzbekistan–Belarus ties at landmark business forum
Vitebsk forum spotlights women-led ventures as catalyst for deeper trade, investment, and cultural links between Central Asia and Eastern Europe
MINSK/TASHKENT (MNTV) — Women entrepreneurs are playing a central role in strengthening relations between Uzbekistan and Belarus, as a high-profile business forum in Vitebsk brought together more than 200 delegates from both countries to explore new trade and investment opportunities.
According to UzDaily, the Third Business Forum of Women Entrepreneurs convened on 3 September under the theme “Uzbekistan–Belarus: Cooperation as a Factor of Sustainable Development.” The meeting featured around 60 women from Uzbekistan who showcased projects spanning textiles, agriculture, technology, and services, underlining the growing importance of women-led enterprises in bilateral ties.
The forum opened with remarks from Tanzila Narbaeva, chair of Uzbekistan’s Senate, and Natalya Kochanova, head of Belarus’s upper house of parliament. Messages from the presidents of both countries — Shavkat Mirziyoyev and Alexander Lukashenko — were also read, highlighting the strategic role of women’s entrepreneurship in boosting cross-border cooperation.
Organizers said the gathering resulted in dozens of commercial agreements, memoranda of understanding, and “road maps” aimed at expanding trade, investment, and cultural exchange. Participants emphasized that women-led ventures are increasingly shaping economic diplomacy and providing a platform for sustainable growth.
Delegates noted that the forum not only advanced concrete business deals but also reinforced the idea that empowering women entrepreneurs can drive innovation and create more inclusive economies. The event concluded with the adoption of a declaration setting out priority areas for cooperation, ranging from joint ventures to cultural programs.
Officials announced that the Fourth Business Forum of Women Entrepreneurs will take place in one of Uzbekistan’s historic cities, continuing what both governments described as an effort to place women-led initiatives at the center of regional development and international partnerships.
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