Uzbekistan expands economic cooperation with Russia’s Sverdlovsk and Tyumen regions

A delegation of Uzbekistan led by Botirjon Asadov, Ambassador of Uzbekistan to Russia, visited the Sverdlovsk and Tyumen regions, the correspondent of the Dunyo news agency reports.

As part of the working visit, a series of meetings and talks were held aimed at developing cooperation in education, trade and economic ties, labor migration, personnel training, tourism, and humanitarian cooperation.

In the Sverdlovsk Region, talks were held with the leadership of the Ural State University of Railway Transport. The parties discussed strengthening cooperation with higher education institutions in Uzbekistan in the field of transport education, as well as introducing dual-degree programs. Preliminary agreements were reached on implementing joint activities in the future.

As part of the visit, a formal reception was held in Yekaterinburg to mark the 35th anniversary of Uzbekistan’s independence. Representatives of the leadership of the Sverdlovsk Region and the city of Yekaterinburg, the diplomatic corps, chambers of commerce and industry, higher education institutions, business circles, and the Uzbek community attended the event.

At a meeting with Uzbek citizens residing in the Ural Federal District, recommendations were given to pay particular attention to obtaining an education, complying with local legislation while staying and working abroad, and subsequently using the knowledge and skills acquired to contribute to the development of Uzbekistan.

In the Sverdlovsk Region, a meeting was held with the management of Everton, during which the parties discussed establishing exports of peanuts from Uzbekistan, expanding bilateral cooperation, and organized recruitment of Uzbek citizens for employment. In addition, outreach meetings were held for more than 100 Uzbek citizens working at the company.

In the Tyumen Region, the prospects for trade and economic cooperation were discussed with the management of ZapSibNeftekhim JSC, one of Russia’s largest petrochemical enterprises, and preliminary agreements were reached on holding joint activities. During the visit, meetings were also held with more than 400 Uzbek citizens working at the enterprise, during which their appeals and concerns were considered.

At talks with the Tyumen Chamber of Commerce and Industry and local companies, particular attention was paid to the employment of Uzbek citizens, the training of qualified personnel, and establishing cooperation between educational institutions and enterprises. In particular, it was noted that Tyumen has a demand for 600 specialists in the construction sector and more than 1,500 workers for oil-refining enterprises.

In addition, agreements were reached to establish a targeted personnel training system at vocational education institutions in Uzbekistan in cooperation with major manufacturing enterprises in the Tyumen Region. Particular interest was expressed in developing cooperation with vocational education institutions specializing in the oil and gas sector in the cities of Kokand, Karshi, and Bukhara.

One of the key outcomes of the visit was a meeting with Alexander Moor, Governor of the Tyumen Region. During the meeting, it was noted that in 2026, the number of joint trade and economic cooperation activities between the regions of Uzbekistan and the Tyumen Region had increased threefold. The parties expressed interest in further expanding cooperation in trade, exports and imports, tourism, investment, and employment.