On June 24, 2026, the economic forum dedicated to the development of the grain sector in the Volga region was held in Saratov. The International Coordination Council for Trans-Eurasian Transportation (CCTT) acted as the international partner of the event.
Main Events of the Forum
The key event of the business program was the CCTT session «Agro-logistics: Challenges and Solutions for Transport Tasks in the Volga Region. Agrofinance and Services». The session was moderated by N.N. Stepanova, Deputy Secretary General of the CCTT.
Forum Participants
The forum was attended by representatives of leading companies from Russia, China, India, and Iran. Among the participants were:
•    Agro-firms from the Volga region
•    Grain processors
•    Agricultural product exporters
•    Transportation companies
•    Financial organizations
Key Results
The forum achieved the following important outcomes:
•    Strengthening interregional cooperation in the agro-sector
•    Establishing new business contacts between supply chain participants
•    Development of international transport corridors
•    Presentation of investment opportunities in the grain production segment
Key Discussion Topics
The forum participants discussed:
•    Development prospects for the Volga region agro-industrial complex
•    State support programs
•    Market specifics of China, India, Iran, and CIS countries
•    Development of digital platforms and grain exchange trading
The practical outcomes of the forum are aimed at strengthening interregional cooperation and developing international transport corridors, which is of strategic importance for the agro-industrial complex of the Volga region.