OREANDA-NEWS  The group of the Russian Export Center (part of VEB.Since 2019, the Russian Federation has provided direct support to domestic companies in the amount of 7.9 trillion rubles as part of the implementation of the national project "International cooperation and Export", the center reports.

"So, during the duration of the national project, more than 62 thousand organizations have used measures to support the REC," the message says.

"WEB.The Russian Federation, REC and other organizations of the Development Group play a leading role in the implementation of the national export development project. In particular, the volume of foreign trade transactions secured by REC instruments has already reached $104 billion. Further stimulation of the growth of non-primary non-energy exports will be provided, among other things, due to the new driver of the national project - the Made in Russia brand promotion program. It is designed not only to provide manufacturers with effective tools to increase the recognition of Russian products on international markets, but also to form an integral system of values and meanings associated with Russian quality and reliability," said the chairman of the state corporation VEB.Russian Federation Igor Shuvalov.

The Russian Export Center acts as an operator of state support measures for export-oriented companies and a key driver for the development of non-primary exports. REC offers more than 140 business support tools covering all stages of the export path. Among the most popular are: insurance services for foreign trade transactions, credit and guarantee support for businesses from Roseximbank and EXIAR, assistance in participating in international exhibitions, assistance in finding foreign counterparties, consultations on customs clearance of goods and logistics, business manuals and others. For the convenience of entrepreneurs, most of the REC services are available for online registration on the My Export digital platform, through which companies have already received more than 1.1 million services.

The REC supports various export industries. The largest amount of support was received by companies in the industrial sector, which benefited from state support in the amount of 2.7 trillion rubles, as well as the agro—industrial complex - 2.4 trillion rubles.

The company also receives support through the "Made in Russia" promotion program, which from 2025 becomes part of the updated national project "International Cooperation and Export".

"The promotion of the Made in Russia brand is a strategically important initiative aimed at demonstrating the best achievements of the Russian economy and culture to the world community, as well as strengthening and developing trade and economic relations with friendly countries. The program contributes not only to the growth of exports of Russian goods and services, but also to the formation of a positive image of Russia as a reliable partner and manufacturer of high—quality products," added Veronika Nikishina, General Director of the REC.

Until 2030, the VEB Group.The Russian Federation will be able to support export projects of up to 10 trillion rubles. The group's priorities for the next six years will be the development of integrated solutions for foreign buyers and Russian exporters, increasing exports of machinery products, developing digital services for exporters, accelerating new exports and eliminating personnel shortages in the field of foreign economic activity.