Programme

From the Atlantic to the Pacific: Creating a Space for Trust

25 May , 12:00–13:15
The Global Economy in an Era of Change
RT TV Debates
Pavilion G, Conference Hall G6

Eurasia, uniting the East and the West, enjoys a unique geoeconomic position. It is widely believed that Eurasian economies will become the next growth engine for the global economy, advancing economic cooperation between Europe, Northeast Asia, South Asia, and Southeast Asia. In order to facilitate logistics, trade, and related economic processes, Eurasia’s size demands the creation of unified regulatory systems for economic activities and the establishment of common digital and logistics platforms. Integration processes on the Eurasian continent could therefore have a major impact on the growth trajectory of the global economy. In the present context, how can ‘Greater Eurasia’, stretching from the Atlantic to the Pacific, become a space for collaboration? What might serve as the key drivers for accelerated Eurasian economic integration, and what are the main areas of common interest? What are the key pros and cons of integration as seen by partners in the East and the West, and what benefits have the existing integration processes offered Eurasian economies? What is their role in advancing integration, and what is the strategic potential of multilateral, trans-Eurasian economic cooperation?

Moderator
Peter Lаvelle, Anchor, RT

Panellists
Sergey Karaganov, Dean, Faculty of World Economy and International Affairs, National Research University Higher School of Economics; Honorary Chairman of the Presidium, Council on Foreign and Defence Policy
Klaus Mangold, Chairman of the Supervisory Board, TUI
Philippe Pegorier, President for Russia and CIS, Alstom; Member of the Board, Association of European Businesses (AEB)
Aleksey Pushkov, Chairman of the Commission of the Federation Council on Information Policy
Jean-Pierre Thomas, President, Thomas Vendome Investment
Antonio Fallico, President, Conoscere Eurasia Association; Chairman, Board of Directors, Banca Intesa
Alexey Chekunkov, Chief Executive Officer, Far East and Baikal Region Development Fund

Front row participant
Xu Sitao, Chief Economist, Partner, Deloitte, China

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