AKIPRESS.COM - As part of the official visit program, the President of the Republic of Belarus Alexander Lukashenko visited the Humo Arena Ice Palace in Tashkent city on February 7, UzA reported.

President Shavkat Mirziyoyev met the Belarusian Leader at the sports complex.

The meeting at the Ice Palace has a deep symbolic meaning. Alexander Lukashenko is a big hockey fan, pays special attention to the development of this sport in Belarus, and has personally participated in hockey matches several times, said the report.

During the visit, the Presidents watched a match between hockey teams – Tashkent Humo and Nomad from Astana. The distinguished guests were presented with a personalized hockey uniform after the meeting.

The main events of the visit are scheduled for February 8.