BAKU, Azerbaijan, September 1. Uzbekistan and
Russia are strengthening economic cooperation as bilateral trade
turnover increased by 12% since the beginning of 2026.


This was reflected in the statement by the press service of the
Uzbek president, following a meeting between President Shavkat
Mirziyoyev and Russian President Vladimir Putin said during talks
in Bishkek.


The meeting focused on further expanding Uzbekistan-Russia
relations within the framework of their comprehensive strategic
partnership and alliance, according to Uzbekistan’s presidential
administration.


The leaders highlighted the positive momentum in trade and
economic cooperation, noting that growing trade volumes remain one
of the key drivers of bilateral relations.


“Since the beginning of this year, bilateral trade turnover has
increased by 12 percent,” the Uzbek presidential administration
said.


The sides emphasized the importance of maintaining this positive
trend, increasing mutual trade and accelerating the implementation
of joint industrial projects.







Current cooperation includes major projects in industry, energy,
metallurgy, transport and other priority sectors. The leaders
stressed the need to further expand industrial cooperation and
strengthen direct ties between regions of the two countries.


Interregional cooperation was identified as an important area
for continued growth, with both sides highlighting the role of
regional partnerships in supporting business ties and investment
initiatives.


The talks also covered cultural and humanitarian cooperation,
with the leaders noting the importance of maintaining active
exchanges between the peoples of Uzbekistan and Russia.


Mirziyoyev and Putin additionally reviewed the schedule of
upcoming bilateral and multilateral meetings.


The latest trade growth figures underline the continued
importance of Russia as one of Uzbekistan’s key economic partners,
while ongoing industrial projects indicate a shift toward deeper
cooperation beyond traditional trade relations. The focus on
expanding production, transport and energy links suggests that both
countries are seeking to build a more integrated economic
partnership.