Russia plans to increase deliveries of oil and natural gas to Uzbekistan, Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin said at the sixth session of the intergovernmental commission at the level of the two countries’ prime ministers in Moscow.
“Agreements have been reached to continue supplies of Russian oil and natural gas and to increase their volumes,” Mishustin said, noting that energy remains a key area of cooperation between Moscow and Tashkent. He added that Russian specialists are also involved in drilling new wells and modernizing refining and gas transportation infrastructure in Uzbekistan.
The meeting brought together Mishustin and Uzbekistan’s Prime Minister Abdulla Aripov to review progress on agreements set by Presidents Vladimir Putin and Shavkat Mirziyoyev. Both sides emphasized the continued expansion of what they described as a comprehensive strategic partnership.
Mishustin said bilateral trade increased by nearly 12.5% last year, approaching one trillion rubles, and is expected to grow further by 2030. Aripov, citing Uzbek data, said trade turnover exceeded $13 billion in 2025 and rose by a further 30% in the first two months of this year.
Energy cooperation featured prominently in the discussions. Construction of a Russian-designed nuclear power plant in Uzbekistan’s Jizzakh region is underway, with concrete work beginning in March. Aripov described the project as opening “a new page” in bilateral relations, adding that Uzbekistan would become “the first country where both small and large nuclear power plants will be located on one site.”
Beyond energy, the two sides highlighted expanding investment and industrial cooperation. Around 150 joint projects worth more than four trillion rubles are currently being implemented, while Uzbekistan hosts over 3,200 enterprises with Russian capital. Projects span sectors including mining, chemicals, textiles, pharmaceuticals, logistics, and digital technologies.
Previous reporting indicates that Russia remains one of Uzbekistan’s largest trading partners, with both governments aiming to increase bilateral trade to $30 billion by 2030. Transport links are also expanding, with 367 weekly flights now operating between the two countries, according to Aripov.
