BAKU, Azerbaijan, June 29
By Jeila Aliyeva - Trend:
Trade representative of Russia in Turkmenistan Alexander Elizarov has suggested options for developing new routes for ferry cargo transportation in Turkmenistan, Trend reports with reference to The Union of Industrialists and Entrepreneurs of Turkmenistan (TUIE).
The idea was voiced during online talks with the trade representative of Russia in Turkmenistan on June 25, 2020.
Elizarov also offered to assist in establishing contacts between companies of the two countries.
During the conversation, issues of cooperation in the field of animal husbandry and crop production, in particular, the supply of veterinary medicine, seeds of fruit and vegetable crops and refrigeration units for fruits were discussed.
The parties also voiced their support for activation of trade and economic cooperation between the Turkmen-Russian business circles.
On April 29, 2020 the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Turkmenistan has agreed to increase the trade turnover volume with Russia, in a meeting with the country's representatives.
The trade turnover between Turkmenistan and Russia increased by 2.7 times during 1H2020, compared to the same period of 2019.
The trade turnover between countries increased by 1.5 times and amounted to $695 million in 2019, but taking into account the supply of Turkmen gas to Russia, then the mentioned amount reaches $1 billion.
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