Watch Eastern Economic Forum 2023 Open Its Doors in Russia's Vladivostok

13:22, 10 September 2023
The Russian city of Vladivostok is the host of the 8th Eastern Economic Forum (EEF) to be held from September 10 to 13. This annual event gathers government officials and business leaders from Russia and the Asia-Pacific with the aim to review and discuss the economic and social development of the region.
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This year's motto of the EEF, "The Path to Partnership, Peace and Prosperity," reflects the host country's desire to build constructive relations and engage in inclusive dialogue with foreign partners in the region.
Russian President Vladimir Putin will take part in the event, addressing the plenary session of the forum on Tuesday. Putin will be joined by Vice President of Laos Pany Yathotou, the main guest of this year's EEF.
The Eastern Economic Forum is an annual event that brings together business leaders and government officials from Russia and the Asia-Pacific to discuss economic and social development in the region.
It was first held in 2015 and is hosted by the Russian government in Vladivostok. The forum covers a range of topics, including investment, energy, infrastructure, and innovation. One of the main goals of the EEF is to enhance economic cooperation and integration between Russia and Asia-Pacific countries.
Take a look at the opening of the Eastern Economic Forum on September 10 in Vladivostok in Sputnik's gallery:
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Participants of the Eastern Economic Forum in Vladivostok.

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Aeroflot flight attendants at the Eastern Economic Forum in Vladivostok.

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Around 7,000 people from more than 50 countries will be represented, with the largest delegations coming from China, Myanmar, India, Mongolia, and Laos.

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The forum will be held on the campus of the Far Eastern Federal University on September 10-13.

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Participant of the Eastern Economic Forum in Vladivostok.

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A participant at the House of Falcon pavilion at the Far East Street exhibition at the Eastern Economic Forum in Vladivostok.

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Participants of the Eastern Economic Forum in Vladivostok.

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Opening ceremony of the Far East Street exhibition at the Eastern Economic Forum in Vladivostok.

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The forum's full business program includes over 90 events on topical issues on the Russian and global agenda.

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The EEF international platform brings together business leaders, politicians, and public figures from around the world to discuss the development of the Russian Far East and its integration into the Asia-Pacific region.

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During the Eastern Economic Forum, the number of flights to Vladivostok will increase by 27% to 580, compared to the typical weekly number of flights, according to Rosaviatsia.

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