At the venue of the XXV St. Petersburg International Economic Forum. File photoMOSCOW, June 15The official representative of the Russian Foreign Ministry, Maria Zakharova, explained that the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum differs from the international economic forum in Davos by the clarity of the agenda, readiness for cooperation and the absence of political overtones. «I do not consider it necessary to compare the St. clear, transparent, there are regions, there is a potential for opportunities, there are companies, there are spaces for additional direct communication on various issues. , talk about the primacy of cooperation and provide an opportunity to conclude contracts, deals, find partners, and so on,» Zakharova said, answering a journalist's question during her weekly briefing, which this time was held at the SPIEF venue.
13:46St. Petersburg International Economic Forum — 2022Opening of the anniversary SPIEFAccording to her, «we are open to everything, we are never, as a country holding a huge number of forums both in the West of our country and in the East, we never engage in any selection, we never refuse anyone opportunities to visit these forums as a participant, as a guest.» She stressed that even at a time when Russia is being «cancelled» in the world, the Russian side is open to cooperation, realizing that such political trends are temporary. «You know, even in these days, while they are trying to cancel us, we are open, including for guests and participants from these specific countries.Realizing that all these Western regimes are all temporarily superficial for them, associated with the pressure that Washington is exerting on their politics, that it is not part of their values, cultural code, etc. It's just a political conjuncture, so people should not suffer, business should continue to work despite the fact that Washington is trying and doing everything to destroy all these economic chains, simply cross out all the agreements that private companies and state structures have,» the diplomat concluded. The anniversary XXV St. Petersburg International Economic Forum is being held in St. 15 to 18 June. RIA Novosti acts as the information partner of the forum.
