During the meeting, it is planned that he will meet leadership of Uzbekistan and hold talks at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The sides will also sign bilateral documents.

Russia is largest trade partner of Uzbekistan. Trade turnover between Uzbekistan and Russia made up US$6.688 billion in 2011. In nine months of 2012, trade turnover between two states hit US$5.58 billion.

Currently, there are 858 enterprises in Uzbekistan with Russian capital, of which 716 enterprises are joint ventures and 142 foreign companies with 100% Russian capital.

Total volume of Russian investments at formation of charter capitals of these enterprises makes up over US$500 million.

Some 106 firms and companies from Russia accredited in Uzbekistan. Some 473 enterprises with investments from Uzbekistan operate in Russia.