The second Russia – Central Asia Summit took place in Dushanbe. Following the meeting, chaired by President of Tajikistan Emomali Rahmon, a final communiqué and a Joint Action Plan for 2025–2027 were adopted, according to the press service of the President of Tajikistan.

The summit was also attended by President of Russia Vladimir Putin, President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev, President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Japarov, and President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov.

Putin stated that trade between Russia and the countries of the region increased by 4 per cent between January and July 2025. According to him, around 25,000 companies with Russian capital are currently operating in Central Asia, implementing major projects across various sectors. He paid particular attention to partnership in the field of energy, as reported by the Kremlin press service.

"Russian companies are ready to participate in the construction of new hydroelectric power stations, as well as in projects aimed at ensuring the safe operation of water and energy infrastructure and the rational use of water resources and transboundary rivers"

Vladimir Putin President of Russia

He added that Russia had already allocated more than US$33 billion for joint programmes, including monitoring the condition of the Amu Darya and Syr Darya river basins, introducing water-saving and water-reuse technologies, and organising tree planting in the Aral Sea region and on its dried seabed. In addition, he proposed integrating transport corridors and logistics projects into a unified network.

For his part, Tokayev noted the significant potential for cooperation in agriculture. His remarks were reported by Kazinform, a TV BRICS partner.

"Russia is one of the world’s largest producers and suppliers of grain. Kazakhstan is also among the global leaders in this area. Considering our huge potential in the agricultural sector, we propose a project to create joint clusters for deep grain processing. This would allow us to produce not only wheat and flour but also value-added products"

Kassym-Jomart Tokayev President of Kazakhstan

The President of Uzbekistan also put forward several initiatives. Among them were the annual Festival of Culture, Art and Creativity of the Peoples of Central Asia and Russia and the establishment of a scientific and educational consortium to unite the capacities of leading Russian and Central Asian universities, according to the press service of Mirziyoyev.

In addition, he proposed creating an energy partnership programme and expanding cooperation in hydrocarbon exploration and processing, energy efficiency, and green technologies, as well as establishing an industrial engineering hub and a centre of competence in nuclear energy in Uzbekistan.

"We are interested in a substantial expansion of our region’s economic partnership with Russia. We consider this a key area of joint work. […] It is of vital importance to ensure the effective use of our countries’ transit and transport potential, primarily within the framework of the North–South corridor"

Shavkat Mirziyoyev President of Uzbekistan

The first Central Asia – Russia summit took place in October 2022 in Astana.

Photo: Press Service of the President of Tajikistan