The Governor of the Saratov Region, Roman Busargin, announced plans for Russia and Uzbekistan to increase trade, economic, and humanitarian interaction. These plans were voiced following a meeting with the Ambassador of Uzbekistan to Russia, Botirjon Asadov.
Busargin noted a significant growth in foreign trade turnover between the Saratov Region and Uzbekistan, which increased by 2.4 times in 2025. Furthermore, the region's exports to Uzbekistan grew by 2.3 times this year, and export volumes in the first half of 2026 increased by almost 12%.
The main goods supplied by the Saratov Region to Uzbekistan include cast iron metals, fertilizers, inorganic chemical products, as well as fats and oils. The Governor emphasized the potential for creating new production capacities and implementing joint projects in various industries.
In particular, the opening of a joint enterprise for the production of spare parts for diesel locomotive engines is planned for November-December 2026. The parties are also considering opportunities to deepen partnership in the fields of industry, trade, and agriculture.
Humanitarian cooperation is also viewed as a promising area. Busargin highlighted the possibilities for interaction between major regional universities that have experience working with foreign higher education institutions. The meeting was dedicated to analyzing the results of current cooperation and the prospects for further strengthening ties between the Saratov Region and Uzbekistan.