Bishkek:Kyrgyzstan is planning to establish the assembly of Belarusian tractors and construct a manufacturing plant, as reported by the Ministry of Agriculture. This development emerged from a working visit by Deputy Minister Erlist Akunbekov to Belarus, where he toured the Minsk Tractor Works (MTZ).

According to 24.kg News Agency, Deputy Minister Akunbekov emphasized that upgrading Kyrgyzstan's agricultural machinery fleet and providing affordable equipment to farmers are top priorities. He highlighted that local production would help reduce costs associated with the machinery and its delivery.

The discussions also included potential cooperation with the Belneftekhim Concern on product supplies and collaboration with the Zhdanovichi agro-industrial complex for the production and processing of vegetables and dairy products.

In addition, six documents were signed during the first interregional forum between Kyrgyzstan and Belarus. These agreements focus on developing trade, economic, scientific, technical, and cultural cooperation, implementing roadmaps for 2027-2029, and strengthening sister-region ties.