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Russia and Finland: new dimensions of cooperation
Advisor to the President of the Russian Federation Anton Kobyakov and Ambassador of Finland to the Russian Federation Mikko Hautala met in Moscow. The parties discussed the main areas to expand cooperation between the two countries: developing the Russia–Finland business dialogue, and the global Arctic agenda. Mr. Kobyakov and Mr. Hautala also addressed the global situation caused by the spread of coronavirus and effective measures taken by various countries.
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Qatar to participate in SPIEF 2021 as a guest country
Anton Kobyakov, Advisor to the President of the Russian Federation, met with Ambassador of Qatar to the Russian Federation Fahad bin Mohammed Al-Attiyah in Moscow. They discussed improving the partnership strategy and implementing promising business projects and initiatives.
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Mexico expresses interest in strengthening cooperation with Russia
A meeting recently took place in Moscow between Advisor to the President of the Russian Federation Anton Kobyakov and Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United Mexican States to the Russian Federation Norma Pensado Moreno.
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24th St. Petersburg International Economic Forum in 2021
The 24th St. Petersburg International Economic Forum will take place in 2021.
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Kazakhstan’s participation in Russian business events discussed in Moscow
A meeting between Adviser to the Russian President, Anton Kobyakov, and Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Kazakhstan to the Russian Federation, Yermek Kosherbayev, was held in Moscow. The parties had a substantive discussion on the topical aspects of bilateral trade and economic relations. Russia is Kazakhstan’s key partner in trade, being the number one importer in Kazakhstan and the 4th largest exporter of Kazakhstani products. In addition, the meeting participants discussed the creation of a joint project office between the countries and the participation of Kazakhstan’s delegation in multilateral international events, as well as the SCO and BRICS summits.
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Healthy Life Forum to Be Held on Opening Day of SPIEF 2020
The Healthy Life Forum will be held on 3 June 2020, the opening day of the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum. The Forum is one of the leading discussion platforms concerning the development of healthcare, creating a healthy lifestyle, and boosting Russians’ healthy life expectancy.
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SPIEF 2020 to discuss economic effects of epidemics
The St. Petersburg International Economic Forum will hold a panel discussion titled ‘New coronavirus and old challenges: how can we reduce economic effects of epidemics?’
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SCIENCE FEST Science and Innovation Festival to Be Held as Part of SPIEF
In 2020, St. Petersburg International Economic Forum will, for the first time, host the SCIENCE FEST Science and Innovation Festival organized by the Roscongress Foundation.
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Qatari Citizens Can Attend SPIEF Without a Visa
An agreement regarding the mutual waiver of visa requirements between Russia and Qatar will go into effect on 23 February 2020.
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Media Registration Now Open for the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum 2020
From 17 February to 2 May 2020 media representatives can register online for all days of the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum 2020. One-day registration for media representatives will be open on 4–25 May 2020. St. Petersburg International Economic Forum 2020 will be held on 3–6 June.
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Denis Manturov invited representatives of German business community to SPIEF and EEF 2020
On 18 February 2020, the interregional conference on strategic cooperation between Germany and Russia took place in the House of German Economy in Berlin. The topic of the conference organized by the Russian-German Chamber of Commerce together with the Association of German Chambers of Industry and Commerce (DIHK) was ‘Innovations as the Driver of Economic Growth’.
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Chairman of SPIEF Organizing Committee Appointed
Presidential Decree No. 112 dated 13 February 2020 appointed First Deputy Prime Minister of the Russian Federation Andrei Belousov the Chairman of the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum Organizing Committee.
