Russian President: Eastern Economic Forum is a platform for exploring strategic development and enhancing cooperation with Asia and the Pacific

Moscow, August 30 (KUNA) -- Russian President Vladimir Putin described the Eastern Economic Forum as a unique platform for discussing strategic development trends in the Russian Far East and Russia as a whole, and for enhancing mutually beneficial relations with partners in the Asia-Pacific region. In a welcome message to participants, organizers, and guests at the 11th edition of the forum, published on the Russian Presidential website on Sunday, Putin stated that over the past years, the forum has solidified its position as a platform for open and constructive dialogue among representatives of the business sector, government, and experts. He added that discussions at the forum are not limited to strategic development pathways for the Russian Far East and Russia in general, but also encompass enhanced cooperation with Asia-Pacific partners in areas including logistics, industry, and energy. He noted that the theme of this year’s edition is “The Far East: Development for the People,” expressing confidence that participants would put forward practical proposals that contribute to creating new jobs, improving living standards, and developing cities and villages in the Far East, emphasizing the importance of translating these proposals into tangible projects and outcomes. The 11th Eastern Economic Forum will be held in Vladivostok from September 1 to 4 at the campus of the Far Eastern Federal University, with participation from representatives of government and economic sectors, experts, and international partners. The forum’s agenda includes more than 70 sessions distributed across five main themes: living and working in the Far East, mechanisms for attracting private investment, the Far East as a hub for international cooperation, present and future technologies, and logistics and infrastructure for economic growth. The forum also focuses on issues related to the implementation of development plans for 25 cities in the Far East, housing, demographic development, science and technology, as well as exploring opportunities to expand international economic cooperation in line with the preparation of a new strategy for the social and economic development of the region up to 2030, with a vision extending to 2036. (End) D.A.N./A.M.H.