Russia–Japan

Russia–Japan

05 Jun, 10:00–11:15

In 2020 the entire world has lived through the age of critical changes and unpredictability. The coronavirus pandemic significantly changed the economic landscape both globally and regionally by impacting international economic relations; and cooperation between Russia and Japan was no exception to this rule. In 2020, trade volume between the two countries reached USD 16.2 billion, which is 20.4% lower than in the previous year. However, during the pandemic, both Russian and Japanese companies proved that their business can adapt quickly and be resilient to the new environment. How did the COVID-19 pandemic affect economic and business cooperation between Russia and Japan and how can this impact be mastered? What is the role of the ‘Eight-Point Cooperation Plan’? Can it lead to a quantitative and qualitative transformation of economic ties between the two countries? What can become an additional stimulus for launching joint projects in new areas, in particular, in healthcare, digital technologies and green economy, as well as for developing partnership for the purpose of embracing new technologies? How can trade and investment flows be expanded and diversified? What contribution can business make to the process of slowing down climate change?

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