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The world economy is at the stage of profound changes, Mishustin said at the Tashkent International Investment Forum.
Countries are reviewing technological and supply chains and developing new financial instruments.
Moscow and Tashkent have many areas for expanding cooperation, primarily in the energy sector.
Trade turnover of agricultural products in the first four months of the year increased by almost one and a half times.
Cooperation in industry is also reaching a new level.
TASHKENT, June 17 – RIA Novosti. The world economy is at a stage of profound changes, said Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin.
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“Turbulence is intensifying, trade wars are intensifying, protectionism and unfair competition are being widely used. All this poses systemic challenges for us, the solution of which determines whether we can ensure sustainable development of national economies and achieve an improvement in the quality of life of the citizens of our countries,” he noted at the plenary session of the Tashkent International Investment Forum.
According to him, states are now reviewing industrial, technological and logistics chains, developing new financial and investment instruments, and strengthening partnerships.
He noted that Moscow and Tashkent have many areas for expanding cooperation, primarily in the energy sector. Trade turnover of agricultural products in the first four months of the year increased by almost one and a half times. Cooperation in industry is also reaching a new level.
The Prime Minister arrived in Uzbekistan the day before for a two-day visit. On Tuesday, he met with President Shavkat Mirziyoyev, head of government Abdulla Aripov and chief of staff of the head of the republic Saida Mirziyoyeva.
South Korea has initiated its first container ship trial via Russia's Northern Sea Route to Europe. The voyage, departing from Busan, aims to reduce transit times by 35% compared to the Suez Canal, despite Western concerns regarding sanctions and engagement with Moscow.

Вице-премьер РФ Александр Новак сообщил об увеличении поставок топлива на внутренний рынок после завершения ремонтных работ на ряде нефтеперерабатывающих заводов. Правительство продолжает мониторинг ситуации в режиме штаба.
Prime Minister Mark Carney announced Canada will impose reciprocal dollar-for-dollar tariffs on US goods after trade negotiations collapsed. The US move, invoking Section 338, imposes 50% duties on 5% of Canadian exports, including plywood, cement, and wine.

США вводят 50-процентные пошлины на ряд канадских товаров, включая пиво и сыр, после провала торговых переговоров. Премьер-министр Канады Марк Карни пообещал зеркальные ответные меры для защиты национальной экономики.

Ukraine faces a $36 billion shortfall in projected international funding for 2026, having secured less than $13 billion of its $49 billion goal. Former Foreign Minister Kuleba warned that Western support has reached its limit, despite government plans for higher 2027 targets.

Iranian parliament speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf urged nations to stop using the US dollar in trade during an economic forum in Baghdad, highlighting the Middle East's geopolitical significance and the 'axis of resistance' corridor.