Uzbekistan is considering the localization of production of municipal and special-purpose vehicles from the Belarusian Minsk Automobile Plant (MAZ). Cooperation prospects were discussed by the khokim of Tashkent Region, Zoir Mirzaev, and the enterprise’s management during the visit of the Uzbek delegation to Belarus. The negotiations also covered the manufacturing of automotive components, the development of service infrastructure, and the launch of joint investment projects.
One of the potential partners will be the Nurafshon-maxsus-texnika enterprise, which manufactures vehicles under the Krantas brand. Its site could set up the production of garbage trucks, tanker trucks, and loader cranes. In addition, the parties discussed the manufacturing of individual components, including vehicle frame elements, the training of technical specialists, and the exchange of engineering expertise. To renew public transit and freight fleets in the region’s cities, it was proposed to work out equipment leasing deliveries and sales with installment plans.
The Nurafshon-maxsus-texnika plant in Nurafshon produces special and cargo vehicles, military equipment, tractors, and vehicle superstructures. In July 2026, the enterprise was visited by President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev. It was previously reported that the project cost was 50 million dollars, and manufacturing equipment was supplied from the US, Germany, Italy, Sweden, Russia, China, and Turkey. Specific timelines for launching the production of MAZ equipment and output volumes have not yet been announced.