There are currently 3,000 enterprises with Russian involvement operating in Uzbekistan, engaged in key sectors such as the light, chemical, and mining industries; metallurgy; automobile and aircraft manufacturing; pharmaceuticals; telecommunications; and digital solutions.
Energy partnerships are progressing well, with Russia supplying natural gas, oil, and oil products to Uzbekistan. Additionally, cooperation in nuclear energy, involving Rosatom, is advancing.
Russian retailers and e-commerce companies are rapidly expanding their presence in the Uzbek market, and a decision has been made to establish railroad engineering production facilities in Uzbekistan.
Mikhail Mishustin highlighted other promising areas for development, including high-tech polymer production and the localization of civil unmanned aircraft systems and their components.
Uzbekistan’s participation in Eurasian integration offers further advantages for business, notably through access to new markets and the creation of fair competition conditions.
Strengthening humanitarian ties remains a key priority. Mishustin emphasized the importance of preserving the memory of the Great Patriotic War for future generations through joint cultural, scientific, and sports projects.
By the end of 2023, the mutual tourist flow between Russia and Uzbekistan had doubled to 1.2 million people. In the first half of 2024, it increased by an additional 12%. The Year of Tourism of Uzbekistan in Russia and the resumption of the Moscow-Tashkent passenger train service on September 24, 2024, are expected to further boost these numbers.
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