The Government of the Nizhny Novgorod Region pays great attention to the development of international and foreign economic relations. The main focus is on attracting foreign investors, providing assistance in establishing direct business contacts between Nizhny Novgorod and foreign enterprises and forming an attractive image of the region abroad

The Nizhny Novgorod Region progressively expands the geography of international cooperation, as well increases the intensity of bilateral cooperation with foreign countries.

Largest trade partners from foreign countries in 2021

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Nizhny Novgorod Region actively develops cooperation with the C.I.S. The requirement of these countries to modernize their infrastructure creates opportunities for large regional enterprises to enter and gain a foothold in the markets of these countries.

20 agreements on cooperation with the post-Soviet countries were signed, however the work on increasing the number of such agreements does not stop.

At the end of 2021, 15 С.I.S. countries were trading partners of the Nizhny Novgorod region.

Largest trade partners from C.I.S. in 2021

Partner countries and regions:

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