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The 23rd meeting of the Intergovernmental Commission on Economic Cooperation between the Russian Federation and the Republic of Azerbaijan was held in Astrakhan under the joint chairmanship of Deputy Prime Minister of the Russian Federation Alexey Overchuk and Deputy Prime Minister of the Republic of Azerbaijan Shahin Mustafayev. Representatives of relevant structures of the two countries took part in the event.

The parties discussed the results of work on implementing the decisions of the 22nd meeting of the commission, held in Baku on August 8-9, 2024, as well as the progress of the action plan for the development of key areas of Russian-Azerbaijani cooperation for 2024-2026. They analyzed the entire range of bilateral trade, economic, cultural and humanitarian relations and outlined guidelines for further work.

During the meeting, the Deputy Prime Minister emphasized that Russian-Azerbaijani relations are mutually beneficial. Among the priorities, Alexey Overchuk noted joint work on developing transport connectivity in the region, strengthening the independent financial architecture in mutual settlements, cooperation in the energy sector, development of industrial cooperation, including in the field of shipbuilding, agriculture, and cooperation in the Caspian Sea.

Russia is one of the key economic partners of Azerbaijan, ranking third in the republic's foreign trade. In mutual trade, the countries rely on national currencies. In January-May 2025, the Russian ruble prevailed in settlements under foreign trade contracts for trade in goods between residents of Russia and Azerbaijan, its share amounted to 79.8%.

There are about 1800 companies with Russian capital on the market of the Republic of Azerbaijan. Russian companies implement investment projects, including in the field of mechanical engineering, construction, transport, chemical, pharmaceutical and medical industries.

"This year, the project to localize insulin production in Azerbaijan with a design capacity of 250 thousand packages per year was successfully completed and the first shipment of products was made. There is scope to expand the range of manufactured medicines. Also this year, it is planned to commission a plant for the production of aluminum and steel composite panels. Significant cooperation is developing in the automotive industry. A number of well-known Russian automakers are present in Azerbaijan. A major project in the field of public transport development is being successfully implemented – the delivery of 65 cars for the Baku Metro by 2026," the Deputy Prime Minister noted.

The meeting participants noted the high level of interregional cooperation – 72 subjects of the Russian Federation maintain trade and economic relations with the Republic of Azerbaijan, and since the beginning of 2025, the regions of the two countries have held 12 joint events. The format of interregional forums was named as one of the important platforms for the development of such cooperation during the meeting.

Alexey Overchuk named the development of the transport industry and joint activities to strengthen transport connectivity in the region as a strategic area of work.

"In this work, we pay special attention to the development of the North-South ITC and the implementation of all agreements reached with our Azerbaijani colleagues. In order to roll out the route, the railways of Russia, Azerbaijan and Iran are jointly working on the technology, including multimodal container service, and discounts on railway tariffs are being applied," the Deputy Prime Minister noted.

"We aim to continue cooperation on the development of the North-South ITC both in bilateral and trilateral formats together with our colleagues from Iran. We also see good prospects for launching cruise service on the Caspian Sea with the possibility of tourists visiting the seaports of the Caspian states with the participation of passenger ships under the Russian flag. Today we considered this issue and agreed to promote the development of cruise shipping and tourism in the Caspian Sea region," the Deputy Prime Minister noted.

Following the meeting, the IGC co-chairs signed the final protocol of the 23rd meeting of the Intergovernmental Commission on Economic Cooperation between the Russian Federation and the Republic of Azerbaijan.

The parties confirmed their readiness to continue constructive dialogue aimed at strengthening Russian-Azerbaijani relations in all areas of cooperation.

The Deputy Prime Minister thanked the Governor of the Astrakhan Region Igor Babushkin for the high level of preparation and holding of the meeting, and also noted the significant contribution and active role of the Astrakhan Region in the development of interregional cooperation between the two countries, saying that the city where the meeting is held is symbolic, which is emphasized by the monument to the first President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Heydar Aliyev, erected in 2010 as a sign of strengthening friendship and economic ties between the countries.

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During a working visit to Stavropol Krai, Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Patrushev held a meeting on the development of the agro-industrial complex in the North Caucasus Federal District. The event was attended by the leadership of the Ministry of Agriculture and heads of the district regions.

"In 2025, the Government allocated more than 500 billion rubles for the development of the Russian agro-industrial complex. All the main mechanisms of state support for farmers, including preferential lending, are preserved. An additional allocation of 2 billion rubles to subsidize new loans has been approved. The list of support instruments continues to be updated. For example, starting this year, participants and veterans of the special military operation have access to a grant to create their own farms," said Dmitry Patrushev.

The Deputy Prime Minister added that from 2026, all support measures for farmers and small businesses will be consolidated in the new federal project “Development of Small Agribusiness”, which will guarantee a separate limit of funds.

Dmitry Patrushev noted the positive dynamics in livestock farming. The output of finished products remains at the level of last year.

"The harvesting of the new crop is now in its most active phase. At the moment, Russian farmers have already harvested more than 85 million tons of grain, of which more than 64 million tons is wheat. This volume of grain already fully satisfies our domestic needs. At the same time, the pace of harvesting, as well as the yield, are ahead of last year's level. All this allows us to maintain the forecast harvest at 135 million tons," the Deputy Prime Minister added.

Dmitry Patrushev emphasized the great potential of the North Caucasus Federal District for systematically increasing indicators in the agricultural sector. About 30 breakthrough investment projects in the agricultural sector are being implemented here. In 2025, the volume of interbudget transfers to the regions of the district increased by 5 billion rubles.

The Ministry of Agriculture has developed a Strategy for the Development of the Agro-Industrial Complex of the North Caucasus Federal District until 2030. It is aimed at supporting priority areas of agriculture – livestock farming, horticulture, vegetable growing, viticulture, and the cultivation of corn and rice. The strategy pays special attention to supporting small businesses and private farms, which occupy a significant share in the structure of agricultural producers in the North Caucasus.

Following the meeting, the Deputy Prime Minister emphasized the importance for the regions of the North Caucasus Federal District of increasing the efficiency of the industry through the introduction of advanced technologies, the use of high-quality domestic seeds and planting material, the development of melioration, and the purchase of new equipment. This will ensure the fulfillment of the strategy indicators.

"The North Caucasus will be one of the first to begin winter sowing. I ask the regional leadership to monitor the readiness of agricultural producers' material and technical resources. Including seeds, fertilizers, fuel. And, of course, we cannot allow a reduction in the area for the 2026 harvest," Dmitry Patrushev summed up the meeting.

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On the eve of the anniversary, tenth Eastern Economic Forum, an exhibition of photographs by finalists of the second season of the All-Russian competition for the best trip to the Far East "Far East – Land of Adventure" opened on the central square of the Far Eastern capital (Fighters of the Revolution Square). The initiator of the competition was Deputy Chairman of the Government of the Russian Federation – Plenipotentiary Representative of the President of the Russian Federation in the Far Eastern Federal District Yuri Trutnev.

"Thousands of people from dozens of countries will gather at the Eastern Economic Forum. Those who want to get to know the Far East, invest in the development of the macro-region, travel and get acquainted with the unique nature will come. The Far East amazes with its diversity. These are the harsh Arctic lands, tundra and taiga, dormant and active volcanoes of Kamchatka and the Kuril Islands, the deepest lake in the world – sacred Baikal, Shantar Islands of Khabarovsk Krai, unique flora and fauna. Participants of the competition "Far East – Land of Adventure" create films about the beauty of nature, endurance and fortitude of people, the complexity of tourist routes. The exhibition tells about these journeys and invites you to see the beauty of the Far East with your own eyes," said the initiator of the competition, Deputy Prime Minister of the Russian Federation – Plenipotentiary Representative of the President of the Russian Federation in the Far Eastern Federal District Yuri Trutnev.

The photo exhibition will allow visitors to see the pristine nature of the Far East, climb mountains and volcanoes, swim with huge whales, enjoy the ringing silence of the winter taiga, the freshness of the sea wind and unique sunsets. Each model has a QR code, after scanning it with a mobile device you will be able to see a short film shot by the finalist of the competition, as well as learn the details of the route.

The photo exhibition presents two works taken in Kamchatka — these are the materials of Vyacheslav Borisovsky and Dmitry Tyapkin. The shots of Viktor Kitsan and Lidiya Anisimova are from their travels in Primorsky Krai, and the photographs of Budy Tsydypov and Elihan Batotsyrenov are from the Republic of Buryatia. Mikhail Nepogodin and Valentin Morozov chose Khabarovsk Krai for filming, and Pavel Filyakov and Ilya Tyan — Amur Oblast. Nikolay Pytlyak and Egor Dyakonov presented photos from Zabaikalsky Krai. Olesya Marunchenko and Nikita Bereznyakov traveled in Chukotka, Denis Shevchenko — in Magadan Oblast, Nina Sleptsova — in Yakutia. But most of the photographs are from travels in Sakhalin Oblast. They were presented by Valery Reitenberg, Anastasia Kolonskaya, Grigory Gorchakov. The Grand Prix-winning film by Ilya Bolshakov about a trip to the unique Krenitsyn volcano is also from the Sakhalin Region, it was filmed on the island of Onekotan in the Kuril Islands.

The third season of the Far East – Land of Adventures competition is currently underway. 214 short films have been submitted for jury evaluation.

The largest number of applications was in the "Walking Trip" nomination – 141 films. The "Water Trip" nomination received 37 video works, "Winter Trip" – 22, "Arctic Trip" – 14 films.

Sakhalin Region leads the region in terms of the number of films submitted to the competition – 86 video works. Khabarovsk Region is in second place – 39 films, Amur Region and Jewish Autonomous Region – 16 and 15 films respectively. 13 works were submitted about travels to Kamchatka and Primorye. Six works were submitted for jury evaluation from Yakutia, Buryatia, and Magadan Region. Three works were submitted from Transbaikalia and two from Chukotka.

The jury also evaluates works from Arctic regions. Three films about travels to the Yamalo-Nenets Autonomous Okrug, two about travels around Krasnoyarsk Krai and the Nenets Autonomous Okrug, and one about adventures in the Murmansk Region and Karelia were submitted to the competition.

Most of the works for the competition were sent by residents of the Far Eastern regions, but there are already seven participants living outside the Far Eastern Federal District and the Arctic.

To take part in the third season of the All-Russian competition for the best trip “Far East – Land of Adventures”, you need to make a short film up to 8 minutes long about your trip to the Far East or the Arctic and send it through the website puteshestvennikdv.rf before January 15, 2026.

The competition is held in four main nominations: walking travel, water travel, winter travel, Arctic travel. In addition, two special nominations have been established: "Paths of Victory" and "Best Travel in Chukotka". The main prize for the best video is 3 million rubles.

The competition is held with the support of the Office of the Plenipotentiary Representative of the President of the Russian Federation in the Far Eastern Federal District, the Ministry for the Development of the Russian Far East, JSC Far East and Arctic Development Corporation and the NGO Social Initiatives Development Fund.

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