Taking part in the meeting were Minister of Industry and Trade Anton Alikhanov, Director General of the Russian Export Centre Veronika Nikishina and representatives of the Presidential Executive Office, federal authorities, regions and leading business associations.
They discussed the implementation of the International Cooperation and Export national project, the expansion of the network of Russian export support infrastructure abroad, the regions’ experience in creating industrial infrastructure abroad, and support measures for Russian exporters.
Arkhangelsk Region Governor and Commission Chair Alexander Tsybulsky pointed out that the main goal of the national project was not only to increase exports but also to restructure the country’s foreign economic model.
Anton Alikhanov spoke about the contribution of the country’s industrial and agrarian exports to GDP. “It exceeded 13.7 trillion rubles in 2024. Despite the growing sanctions pressure, we maintained the volume of external deliveries, primarily to friendly countries. They accounted for about 85 percent of the $147.3 billion revenues last year. Non-raw materials and non-energy exports increased substantially in the first four months of 2025. Overall, we will strive to achieve the approved target of $150 billion,” the minister emphasised.
Director General of the Russian Export Centre (REC) Veronika Nikishina reported that the use of direct support instruments for exporters had enabled businesses to sign and implement business contracts worth 530 billion rubles in the past six months. Support has been provided to 7,000 companies across Russia. The REC continues to make systematic efforts to strengthen the market presence of Russian producers abroad and is expanding the relevant infrastructure outside Russia. In particular, it is expanding the network of Made in Russia shops in China and increasing the number of REC representative offices in friendly countries. This year, the REC has opened offices in Indonesia and Thailand. It is also developing the My Export digital platform, where the provision of regional and federal support measures in a comfortable online format is being transferred.
Presidential Aide and Secretary of the State Council Alexei Dyumin commented on the outcome of the meeting. “Our country continues to develop its foreign economic ties despite the current restrictions,” he stated. “Russia has taken a leading position in several export spheres, for example, food product deliveries. On the other hand, special attention should be given to the export of value-added products. Its geography should be expanded, and problems related to tariff and non-tariff restrictions should be identified and addressed. In this context, the efforts of the Economic Development Ministry, as the coordinator of the operation of intergovernmental commissions, are acquiring special significance in protecting our producers’ interests. The State Council Commission should become a venue for dialogue between producers, ministries and regional heads aimed at formulating proposals to remove obstacles to our operations in international markets.”
