International Economic Forum starts in St. Petersburg
Baku, June 17 (AZERTAC). Under the special patronage of the President of the Russian Federation, the annual edition of St. Petersburg International Economic Forum brings together over 5000 political and business leaders from around the world, joined by leading voices from academia, civil society and the media to discuss and deliberate the key issues facing Russia and the world.
This year`s meeting convenes under the theme “Emerging Leadership for a New Era”. The SPIEF 2011 sessions are structured around three major subthemes: Securing Global Growth, Building Russia`s Creative Capital, Expanding Technology Horizons.
Originally suggested by the Western press, and then picked up the Russian media, the «Russian Davos» - attribute associated to the Economic Forum in St. Petersburg has become longer than a term of comparison. It became an important issue of the Kremlin steps on the new Russia`s economic position in the world. According the Russian President, Dmitry Medvedev`s message: ”Over the years, it has grown into a leading world discussion forum bringing together prominent politicians, corporate executives and experts to deliberate on key issues of the global economy. This year, SPIEF agenda includes relevant topics, such as securing balanced growth, prospects for technology progress and bringing up a new generation of leaders. Focus is also made on the modernization of Russian economy and improving the investment climate in our country“. In this year at SPIEF works are presented, according to organizers, more than five thousand guests, including Staff members of important corporations and banks from Europe, USA and Asia. And if the leaders of key countries of the European Union, faced with the inevitable failure of Greece and with serious problems regard to the Eurozone stability, will not be present at St. Petersburg, however, the SPIEF guests will include also: Hu JinTao, President of the People`s Republic of China, Jose Luis Rodriguez Zapatero, Prime Minister of Spain, Tarja Halonen, President of Finland, Nursultan Nazarbayev, President of the Republic of Kazakhstan.
Also the young generation of business people have been getting together in St. Petersburg to swap ideas at the International Youth Economic Forum (15 - 17 June 2011). YIEF will preface this year`s edition of the “Russian Davos“ - International Economic Forum in St. Petersburg. Overall, this year`s Forum is welcoming 100 participants: 50 young leaders from Russia and 50 international leaders. For more details see the YIEF 2011 Program. As always, St. Petersburg Administration has drawn up an extensive cultural programme. The Palace Square will, as usual, host a free concert given by international stars. This year, Sting will entertain the northern capital`s visitors and residents. St. Petersburg theatres and museums will offer interesting concerts, performances and exhibitions.
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