St. Petersburg International Economic Forum

01/31/2025 | News release | Distributed by Public on 01/31/2025 01:10

SPIEF 2025 to become a platform for new Russian-French initiatives

SPIEF 2025 to become a platform for new Russian-French initiatives

A meeting has taken place in Moscow between Anton Kobyakov, Adviser to the President of the Russian Federation, and Sergey Katasonov, Co-President of the Dialogue Franco-Russe Association, representing Russia.

The talks touched upon the participation of French representatives in the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum and other international events organized by the Roscongress Foundation, with special attention paid to the development of wide-ranging cooperation between the Foundation and the Association. In particular, the discussion focused on humanitarian initiatives in Russia and France, the implementation of joint projects, the expansion of investment collaboration and support for business - issues which will be key on the agenda of the traditional 'Russia-France' business dialogue on SPIEF's sidelines.

"The preservation of business and cultural-humanitarian ties between our countries remains a priority for both Russia and France. Advancing dialogue and implementing joint projects will help strengthen bilateral relations. I am confident that the upcoming St. Petersburg International Economic Forum will serve as a key platform for discussing and launching new initiatives," said Anton Kobyakov.

The meeting also focused on the signing of an agreement to form the basis of continued partnership between the Roscongress Foundation and the Dialogue Franco-Russe Association. It will cover a wide range of areas, including humanitarian programmes, economic cooperation and the strengthening of international ties.

"Dialogue Franco-Russe has been operating since 2004. The Association was set up on the initiative of Presidents Vladimir Putin and Jacques Chirac, with the aim of enhancing cooperation in various areas. We share the values of the Roscongress Foundation in working to promote Russia's interests on international platforms. The Cooperation Framework Agreement between Dialogue Franco-Russe and Roscongress is an important step towards strengthening Franco-Russian relations. For our part, we stand ready to provide high-quality assistance across the board in the implementation of the Foundation's international projects,"Sergey Katasonov stressed.

The St. Petersburg International Economic Forum 2025 will be held from 18 to 21 June.