Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.uz) — Russian and Uzbek experts discussed barriers to joint industrial and investment projects at an expert session of the FINOBOD 2026 forum in Tashkent, the National Institute for Strategic Analysis and Economic Development (NISARE) said.
The session, titled "Industry of a New Cycle: Capital, Data and Growth Technologies", focused on developing industrial cooperation between the two countries. It was organised by NISARE with support from the Russian Trade Representation in Uzbekistan.
Representatives of industrial enterprises, government bodies and business organisations from both countries took part in the discussion. They examined industrial modernisation, investment attraction, the introduction of digital solutions and production cybersecurity.
Participants also discussed opportunities offered by Uzbekistan's special economic zones for locating joint manufacturing projects.
Igor Kamynin, deputy Russian trade representative in Uzbekistan, said bilateral trade increased by more than 20% in the first seven months of 2026, reaching approximately US$7.5 billion.
"Industrial cooperation and investment collaboration are key areas for developing the partnership between Russia and Uzbekistan," he said.
Karina Mikheeva, deputy director general of NISARE, said joint industrial projects required accessible engineering infrastructure, investment financing and technological solutions.
She also highlighted difficulties in harmonising technical standards and organising cooperation between enterprises and financial institutions.
"NISARE's task in this area is to help find practical solutions to overcome these barriers," Mikheeva said.
According to the institute's experts, further industrial cooperation will depend on establishing sustainable production links and improving mechanisms for interaction between businesses and development institutions.
They also identified the removal of obstacles during the preparation and implementation of investment projects as a necessary condition.
NISARE is an autonomous non-profit organisation specialising in strategic analysis and expert support for projects in the fields of economics, industry, infrastructure, technology and regional development.
The organisation supports initiatives at different stages, from problem analysis and the preparation of feasibility assessments to the development of roadmaps and project implementation monitoring.
