MOSCOW: Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Larvov said Russia is seeking to maintain good and constructive relations with all countries, primarily with its neighbours, reports TASS.

An article published by Rossiyskaya Gazeta on Thursday read this as the foreign minister said in celebration of the 30th anniversary of diplomatic ties with Central Asia.

He further said that Moscow was engaged in a busy agenda with Central Asian countries to celebrate the anniversary. Russia can also see its trade with Central Asia growing dynamically despite "the turbulent geopolitical situation." "Trade is growing with nearly every country in the region," he said, adding that, apart from commodities, this has involved agriculture, chemicals, oil products, pharmaceuticals, metals, cars and equipment.

"Between 2010 and 2021 alone, accumulated Russian investments amounted to some $30.5 billion. There are more than 10,000 Russian companies and joint ventures active in Central Asian countries creating 900,000 jobs," the Russian top diplomat said.