Omsk Region's foreign trade turnover exceeded $ 1 billion for the first time since 2015 – Alexander Burkov

The measures taken by the regional Cabinet of Ministers have achieved their goal: last year, foreign trade operations were carried out with partners from more than 90 countries.

"In modern conditions, our main task has become to develop foreign economic relations and support export activities," he stressed in his speech to the deputies of the regional parliament.Alexander Burkov. Yesterday, the head of the region presented a report on the activities of the regional government for 2018.

The Omsk Regional Export Support Center took the 3rd place among the regions of Russia according to the Russian Export Center, with 57 export contracts for small and medium–sized businesses to its credit.

"The Omsk Region's foreign trade turnover has exceeded $1 billion for the first time since 2015. Foreign trade operations were carried out with partners from more than 90 countries, he notedAlexander Burkov. - The direction of trade operations with China has been strengthened. We continue the practice of creating trading houses in the Omsk region."

In 2018, it was possible to establish supplies of Omsk products to the central and southern provinces of China. The results of the Omsk Region's participation in the largest SIAL exhibition are recognized as the best among Russian regions.

"The main international event of the region in 2019 will be the XVI Forum of Interregional Cooperation between Russia and Kazakhstan with the participation of the heads of state. This is an interstate platform aimed at developing cooperation between the regions of Russia and Kazakhstan.Governor, for us, organizing such an important event is not only a great responsibility, but also an opportunity to demonstrate the potential of our region and the hospitality of our residents."

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