Shavkat Mirziyoyev receives Minister for Economic Development of Russia Maxim Oreshkin

On March 7, President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev received the co-chairman of the Uzbek-Russian Intergovernmental Commission for Economic Cooperation, Minister for Economic Development of Russia Maxim Oreshkin, the press service of the head of state said.

It was noted that the new multi-level format of the dialogue - the creation of a Joint Commission on bilateral cooperation at the level of prime ministers of the two states will certainly contribute to increasing efficiency and ensuring the timely practical implementation of agreements to expand multi-dimensional partnership.

Among the promising areas of cooperation are the creation in the regions of Uzbekistan of agroclusters and logistics centers with the participation of Russian companies, the launch of a new mechanism for large-scale supplies of Uzbek fruits and vegetables to the Russian market, the creation of favorable conditions for further strengthening interregional cooperation, expanding mutual exchanges and implementing joint projects in healthcare and education systems.

Maxim Oreshkin highly appreciated the ongoing large-scale reforms in Uzbekistan aimed at ensuring the sustainable development of the country, liberalizing the economy and improving the business climate, supporting investors and business initiatives.

The Russian side expressed readiness to continue taking the necessary steps to increase the volume and expand the range of mutual trade, to implement joint promising investment projects in various industries.

At the end of 2018, the growth of mutual trade exceeded 20% and reached almost $6 billion. Large investment projects are being implemented with the participation of leading Russian companies and banks, including in the energy, oil and gas, chemical, engineering, electrical, textile, food and many other industries.