Putin assesses Russia's trade with Central Asian countries

Russia's mutual trade with the countries of Central Asia has exceeded $45 billion, but there is potential to significantly increase this figure, Russian President Vladimir Putin said.

According to him, Russia is firmly committed to further strengthening its strategic partnership and alliance with your countries, deepening mutually beneficial political, economic, and humanitarian ties.

"For example, at the end of last year, Russian trade turnover with the Central Asian states, including the Five, exceeded $45 billion," Putin said.

According to the head of state, overall, this is a good result.

"And this means there are also good prospects for developing our economic relations," Putin said.