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Russian and Uzbek Prime Ministers to Discuss Bilateral Projects in Moscow

Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin and Uzbek counterpart Abdulla Aripov are set to hold the sixth meeting of the joint commission in Moscow, focusing on trade, economic, scientific, and cultural cooperation. Aripov highlighted Russia's position as a key economic partner, with 3,200 Russian-capital enterprises operating in Uzbekistan and plans for nuclear power plant construction.

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Moscow Hosts High-Level Talks on Bilateral Cooperation

Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin will host his Uzbek counterpart, Abdulla Aripov, in Moscow on Monday for the sixth meeting of the joint commission at the level of heads of government, according to TASS, the Russian state news agency. The talks are expected to cover a broad range of bilateral issues, including trade, economic cooperation, science and technology, and cultural and humanitarian ties.

The meeting comes as Russia and Uzbekistan deepen their economic relationship, with a particular focus on joint projects in industry, energy, transport infrastructure, agriculture, and education, as reported by TASS.

A Deepening Economic Partnership

At the opening of the meeting, Aripov characterized Russia as a "key economic partner" for Uzbekistan, noting that it ranks second in the republic's foreign trade turnover. He said that the partnership between the two countries has reached a "fundamentally new level" in recent years, citing intensified intergovernmental cooperation and the establishment of ties between 14 Uzbek regions and more than 50 Russian federal subjects.

Aripov provided specific figures on the scale of economic engagement, reporting that 3,200 enterprises with Russian capital are currently operating in Uzbekistan. He also mentioned that about 50 joint projects are underway across various sectors, including mining, metallurgy, energy, chemicals, agriculture, textiles, electrical engineering, and even artificial intelligence. These details were reported by TASS.

Industrial parks are being developed in Uzbekistan's Tashkent, Dzhizakkh, and Navoi regions in partnership with Russian companies, Aripov added, as part of efforts to bolster industrial cooperation.

Nuclear Energy and Infrastructure Ambitions

A significant topic on the agenda is the advancement of joint projects in nuclear energy. According to TASS, Aripov underlined the progressive expansion of energy cooperation and stated that Uzbekistan plans to construct nuclear power plants with Russian partners. He noted that this would mark a "new page" in bilateral energy ties.

The Uzbek prime minister also indicated that Uzbekistan is set to become the first country in the world to host both small and large nuclear power plants on the same site, a claim that has not yet been independently verified.

Beyond energy, attention is being paid to the introduction of digital technologies in transport and logistics, as well as to broader infrastructure and industrial initiatives.

Educational and Cultural Ties

The cooperation extends into education, with branches of 15 leading Russian universities currently operating in Uzbekistan, according to Aripov's remarks. Cultural and humanitarian ties are also part of the joint commission's mandate.

Aripov also highlighted a record number of Russian tourists visiting Uzbekistan, with one million Russians traveling there last year, further underscoring the people-to-people links between the two nations.

Looking Ahead

During the meeting, Aripov invited Mishustin and Russian companies to participate in the INNOPROM exhibition in Uzbekistan's capital, Tashkent, and to attend the Tashkent International Investment Forum scheduled for June 2026.

The discussions in Moscow reflect the ongoing efforts by both governments to strengthen economic and strategic ties, amid a complex geopolitical landscape. While the reports from TASS focus on the positive developments in bilateral relations, no independent sources have yet commented on the meeting's outcomes.

As the talks concluded, both sides expressed commitment to maintaining momentum and ensuring further growth in mutual trade and investment. The outcomes of the joint commission meeting are expected to inform the next steps in Russia-Uzbekistan cooperation.

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TASS — English · 2 articles

as of Apr 13, 2026, 5:15 AM UTC

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Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin and Uzbek counterpart Abdulla Aripov to hold joint commission meeting
Meeting to discuss joint projects and bilateral cooperation in trade, economy, science, technology, culture, and humanitarian ties
Focus on advancing joint projects in industry, energy, transport infrastructure, agriculture, education

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Facts Included:

Russia's ranking in Uzbekistan's foreign trade turnover
Number of enterprises with Russian capital operating in Uzbekistan
Details of infrastructure and industrial projects
Uzbekistan's plans to construct nuclear power plants
Expansion of energy cooperation and introduction of digital technologies in transport and logistics

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Claim	Confidence	Status
ClaimRussian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin and Uzbek counterpart Abdulla Aripov are set to hold the sixth meeting of the joint commission at the level of the heads of government of Russia and Uzbekistan. The meeting is expected to cover key issues of bilateral cooperation in trade and economy, science and technology, as well as cultural and humanitarian ties.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via TASS — English as of Apr 13, 2026, 5:15 AM UTC
ClaimRussia ranks second in Uzbekistan's foreign trade turnover.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via TASS — English as of Apr 13, 2026, 2:45 PM UTC
ClaimThere are 3,200 enterprises with Russian capital operating in Uzbekistan.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusContested via TASS — English as of Apr 13, 2026, 2:45 PM UTC
ClaimAbout 50 projects are being implemented in various industries, including mining, metallurgy, energy, and others, as well as in artificial intelligence.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via TASS — English as of Apr 13, 2026, 2:45 PM UTC
ClaimUzbekistan is developing industrial parks in the Tashkent, Dzhizakkh, and Navoi Regions of the republic with Russian partners.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via TASS — English as of Apr 13, 2026, 2:45 PM UTC
ClaimUzbekistan plans to construct nuclear power plants with Russian partners.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via TASS — English as of Apr 13, 2026, 2:45 PM UTC
ClaimUzbekistan will become the first country in the world to have both small and large nuclear power plants on the same site.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via TASS — English as of Apr 13, 2026, 2:45 PM UTC
ClaimDigital technologies are being actively introduced in transport and logistics.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via TASS — English as of Apr 13, 2026, 2:45 PM UTC
ClaimBranches of 15 leading Russian universities are operating in Uzbekistan.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusContested via TASS — English as of Apr 13, 2026, 2:45 PM UTC
ClaimA record one million Russians visited Uzbekistan last year.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via TASS — English as of Apr 13, 2026, 2:45 PM UTC

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