"We are creating conditions for such growth

"We are creating conditions for such growth, including by organizing venues where our companies can come and invest, by joining Uzbekistan's accession to Eurasian development institutions, and by participating as an observer in the Eurasian Economic Union," Ovchurka is quoted saying by IS "Vesti".

Consensus

• Trade between Russia and Uzbekistan increased by 12.5% last year.
• Russia is among the leading investors in Uzbekistan's economy.
• There are over 3,000 Russian companies operating in Uzbekistan.
• Russia and Uzbekistan are working on energy cooperation, including the construction of an integrated atomic power plant.
• Both countries are cooperating within the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU).

Points of divergence

• Russia has invested more than 4 trillion rubles in Uzbekistan. — kommersant
• Uzbekistan is interested in joining the EAEU as a full member. — interfax
• Russia is creating investment-friendly conditions for joint enterprises. — interfax
• Uzbekistan is participating in EAEU councils with concrete proposals. — interfax