SPIEF Kicks Off in St. Petersburg — Saudi Arabia Leads Guest Delegation
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The 29th St. Petersburg International Economic Forum will take place June 3–6 under the theme “Pragmatic Dialogue: The Path to a Stable Future.”More than 130 countries will participate, with a strong emphasis on cooperation with the Global South, BRICS, and emerging markets.
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«This year’s guest country is Saudi Arabia. And despite all the geopolitical tensions in the Gulf, the Saudis have arrived with a delegation featuring top-level ministers and business leaders. Based on what we know so far, there’s going to be a wide spectrum of issues on the table,» Sputnik correspondent reports.Energy will top the forum’s agenda — but discussions on investment deals, IT, logistics, pharmaceuticals, and agriculture are also expected.The highlight is the traditional plenary session with President Vladimir Putin (June 5).
The business program features 380+ events focused on joint ventures, national currency settlements, tech sovereignty, and new investments.The agenda is built around four key tracks: Global Economy (BRICS and multipolarity) Russian Economy (growth strategy to 2050) Technologies Shaping the Future (AI and digital leadership) * Environment for Life (social entrepreneurship and cultural soft power)
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