On July 9, 2026, Belarusian State Technological University (BSTU) hosted a landmark meeting that opens new horizons for Belarusian-Uzbek cooperation in forestry and woodworking. The high-level talks featured Serhei Kasperovich, Rector of BSTU, and Erkin Mukhitdinov, Director of the Forestry Agency under the National Committee for Ecology and Climate Change of the Republic of Uzbekistan.

The meeting took place on the sidelines of the III Forum of Regions of Belarus and Uzbekistan, held from July 6–8, 2026, in Minsk. During the forum, BSTU experts actively participated in a thematic session dedicated to woodworking and furniture manufacturing, showcasing the university's advanced educational and research capabilities.

During his campus visit, Erkin Mukhitdinov toured specialized classrooms and research laboratories to study the methodologies and technologies used in training Belarusian forestry experts.

The two parties focused on practical cooperation formats designed to meet Uzbekistan's growing demand for highly skilled forestry workers. Key agreements include exploring: - Tailored internships for Uzbek industry practitioners. - Professional development courses utilizing BSTU expertise. - Joint educational programs to build long-term human resource capacity.

Rector Serhei Kasperovich confirmed the university's readiness to share its best scientific practices and provide top-tier professional development opportunities, highlighting that these initiatives will significantly strengthen the collaborative ties between both countries.

Moving forward, both institutions will immediately begin developing concrete exchange frameworks and internship curricula to operationalize these agreements. This milestone meeting not only solidifies the immediate partnership between BSTU and the Uzbek Forestry Agency but also sets a strategic precedent for cross-border academic and ecological collaboration. By aligning academic rigor with regional industrial needs, this evolving alliance promises to drive innovation and sustainable resource management across the Eurasian forestry sector.