Fifth meeting of Russia-Uzbekistan Joint Commission at the level of heads of government

Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin and Prime Minister of the Republic of Uzbekistan Abdulla Aripov held a meeting of the Russia-Uzbekistan Joint Commission at the level of heads of government in Tashkent.

Mikhail Mishustin's remarks at the meeting:

Mikhail Mishustin: Dear Mr Aripov,

Dear friends,

First of all, I would like to thank you all for the warm welcome in Tashkent and for the traditional Uzbek hospitality.

Today we are holding the fifth meeting of the Russia-Uzbekistan Joint Commission at the level of the heads of government. This format allows us to effectively address all issues of bilateral cooperation and, of course, contributes to achieving the strategic tasks set by our presidents, Vladimir Putin and Shavkat Mirziyoyev.

Mr Aripov, you and I meet regularly, including on various international platforms. And this is understandable, with Uzbekistan being Russia's reliable partner. Relations between our two countries are based on the principles of equality, respect and consideration of each other's interests. We are actively expanding our economic and investment interaction. You have mentioned that Russia is among leaders in terms of foreign trade with Uzbekistan. Last year, Russia-Uzbekistan mutual trade grew by 11.5%, exceeding 820 billion rubles, while in the first half of this year, it added almost 9% more. During Vladimir Putin's state visit to Tashkent in May, our presidents set an ambitious goal for us - to triple the volume of joint trade by 2030. I believe that we have every opportunity to fulfil this strategic goal. And the most important thing, Mr Aripov, dear friends, is our mutual commitment to productive activity.

As I have already said, we maintain regular contacts at all levels. We recently met with you, Mr Aripov, during the Caucasus Investment Forum in Grozny in July; you mentioned it. Our deputy prime ministers and other members of our governments are in constant contact. The intergovernmental commission on economic cooperation makes a substantial contribution to resolving practical issues. On the Russian side, it is chaired by First Deputy Prime Minister Denis Manturov, and on your side by Jamshid Khodjaev. I would like to thank both colleagues for their constructive work.

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