President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev held talks with Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev in Tashkent, Trend reported. Both sides discussed investment projects worth with $13 billion.
"During the meeting, the parties highlighted the intensification of contacts and mutual exchanges. The turnover increases, the green corridor effectively operates in the supply of agricultural products, and a simplified customs regime for textile access to markets is implemented," the press service of the head of state noted.
Within the framework of the bilateral Program of Economic Cooperation at the level of regions and businesses, implementation of large investment projects worth over $13 billion is conducted.
"The sides reviewed topical issues of further building mutually beneficial cooperation and speeding up priority investment projects in various sectors of the economy. Particular attention was paid to timely and high-quality development of the strategic nuclear power plant construction project in Uzbekistan, together with Rosatom State Corporation," the press service reported.
The parties also discussed the issues of deepening scientific, technical and humanitarian cooperation. An exchange of views on the international agenda took place.