He added that according to surveys, “three out of every five companies want to export to the Arab world, and this market is a priority for them.” He pointed out that “currently, one out of every four industrial exporters and one out of every five agricultural exporters export their products to the Arab world.” Gusakov said, “Overall, last year we supported exports to this region (the Arab world) worth more than $2.5 billion through various measures.” The spokesperson referred to the Russian Export Center’s program to promote Russian products under the global brand “Made in Russia.” A key area for the program is the Middle East, where the Russian Export Center conducts trade missions, organizes festivals and exhibitions, and encourages Russian companies to participate in exhibitions like Gulfood, Wetex, and ADIPEC in the United Arab Emirates to enhance the presence of Russian products in the region.
The “Made in Russia” International Export Forum is the main event this year for Russian exporters, organized by the Russian Export Center (REC) and the VEB Group. The business program partners include the Government of Moscow and the Moscow Export Center. It is noteworthy that Sputnik agency is the exclusive media partner, and the Roscongress Foundation manages the forum’s business program.
