On June 24, 2026, the II Volga Grain Economic Forum «GOLD OF THE VOLGA REGION» was successfully held in Saratov. The forum was organized by the Afanasy Nikitin Association with the support of the Russia-China Eurasia Cooperative. The International Coordination Council for Trans-Eurasian Transportation (CCTT) acted as the international partner of the event.
The key event of the forum was the specialized session «Agro-logistics: Challenges and Solutions for Transport Tasks in the Volga Region. Agrofinance and Services», moderated by N.N. Stepanova, Deputy Secretary General of the CCTT.
The forum was attended by representatives of Russian and foreign companies, agricultural firms from the Volga region, grain processors, exporters, transport and financial organizations from Russia, China, India, and Iran.
Main Results of the Event
1.    Strengthening interregional and intersectoral cooperation in the agricultural sector of the Volga regions
2.    Establishing new business contacts between supply chain participants
3.    Development of International transport corridors
4.    Discussion of current issues in the development of the Volga region agro-industrial complex
5.    Presentation of investment opportunities in the grain production segment
The forum participants discussed crucial issues of agro-industrial complex development, including:
•    prospects for the development of the Volga region agro-industrial complex
•    state support programs
•    specifics of markets in 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 particularly important for the agro-industrial complex of the Volga region.