REC presented support measures for Tula Region exporters at Export Council meeting

In the Tula Region, Governor's Export Council discussed region's export development at a meeting. By the end of 2025, Tula Region's foreign trade turnover amounted to over 420 billion rubles, representing a 6.4% increase compared to 2024. Region exports now to over 90 countries, with chemical products enjoying the greatest demand in foreign markets. It was also noted that the Tula Region is actively implementing Regional Export Standard 3.0. Alexander Molodtsov, Vice President of Russian Export Center (REC, VEB.RF Group), recalled that in 2025, the region ranked ninth in the effectiveness of standard implementation, and presented REC's support tools for exporters, such as risk insurance and export shipment support. State Secretary and Deputy Minister of Industry and Trade of the Russian Federation Roman Chekushov also participated in the meeting. He noted the significant contribution of Tula Region exporting companies to achieving and exceeding non-resource, non-energy export targets by the end of 2025. Furthermore, the speaker emphasized the importance of regional companies more actively using REC tools. This included the Made in Russia program, the capabilities of trade missions abroad, and the foreign representative offices of various government agencies. Russian Export Center (REC, VEB.RF Group) is a government institution that supports non-resource, non-energy export. It provides companies from various industries with both financial and non-financial assistance at all stages of entering international markets, including as part of the International Cooperation and Export national project. Most services offered by the REC Group are available online on My Export digital platform. REC is responsible for the primary functions of supporting and implementing the Made in Russia program. The REC Group includes the Russian Agency for Export Credit and Investment Insurance (EXIAR), EXIMBANK OF RUSSIA, and the Export School.