What to Expect From Russia's 2023 Eastern Economic Forum?

The Eastern Economic Forum (EEF) was established in 2015 as an international platform to facilitate business cooperation in the Asia-Pacific region and promote investment in Russia's easternmost regions.
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The eighth Eastern Economic Forum, with the theme "The Path to Partnership, Peace, and Prosperity," will take place in the Russian city of Vladivostok from September 10 to 13.

According to the forum's program, it will focus on Russia's cooperation with friendly countries, export of products to their markets, integration of payment infrastructures, competition for investment and human capital, and technological development.
The plenary session is traditionally the main event of the forum. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov added that special attention will be given to Far Eastern issues during this session. Peskov also announced that Russian President Vladimir Putin will hold a meeting on the implementation of development programs for Far Eastern cities during the event.
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Who Will Attend the Forum?

The main foreign guest at the EEF will be the Vice President of Laos, Pany Yathotou, who will participate in the plenary session with President Putin, Peskov noted.
The Chinese Foreign Ministry has also stated that Vice Premier Zhang Guoqing is scheduled to visit the Vladivostok Forum. Beijing plans to strengthen cooperation between Northeast China and the Far East during the forum. Russian Deputy Prime Minister Yury Trutnev stated that delegations from China, India, Laos, Mongolia, and Myanmar will be the largest at the forum. Guests from the Philippines, Vietnam, Kazakhstan, North Korea, Belarus, and Singapore are also expected to attend.
Russian Deputy Prime Minister Yury Trutnev declared that the largest delegations attending the forum will be from China, India, Laos, Mongolia, and Myanmar. Guests from the Philippines, Vietnam, Kazakhstan, North Korea, Belarus and Singapore are also expected at the event.
Trutnev added that approximately 7,000 people, including media representatives from more than 50 foreign countries, are expected to participate in the EEF events.