MOSCOW, October 18. /Dunyo IA/.  “Komsomolskaya Pravda”, a Russian daily newspaper, has published an article entitled “Ulyanovsk Region and Uzbekistan discuss expanding industrial cooperation”, reports Dunyo IA correspondent.

Article reports that talks were held in Ulyanovsk Region on October 15^th between Governor Alexey Russkikh and Ambassador of Uzbekistan to Russia Botirjon Asadov. Ambassador visited the region at the invitation of the Governor. The discussions focused on expanding trade and economic cooperation and strengthening industrial ties.

According to the publication, trade turnover between Ulyanovsk Region and Uzbekistan doubled over the past year. Regional enterprises supply Uzbekistan with interior furnishings, furniture, automotive components, food products and other agro-industrial goods. In turn, Uzbekistan supplies the region with metal products, clothing, fruit and vegetables.

Article also highlights efforts to promote products from Ulyanovsk Region through exhibitions and procurement sessions. The region’s trade and logistics centre operates in Tashkent, while an agreement on developing online trade has enabled Ulyanovsk manufacturers to enter one of Uzbekistan’s leading e-commerce marketplaces.

Publication reports that the parties agreed to expand industrial cooperation. On October 14^th, representatives of Uzbekistan visited the Ulyanovsk enterprises “UAZ”, “Avtodom” and “SIMAZ” and also met with the leadership of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry and representatives of interested companies.

On October 15^th, Uzbek delegation was presented with the capabilities of the “Ulyanovsk” Special Economic Zone, a machine tool plant, and the “Dakkor Volga” enterprise. Negotiations were also held at the Regional Entrepreneurship Support Center. In addition to industry, the parties plan to develop cultural and humanitarian cooperation.

Publication notes that starting January 1^st, 2027, the chairmanship of the CIS will transition to Uzbekistan. Economy, including trade and investment, remains one of the key areas of cooperation.