The 28th St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF) began on Wednesday with participation from 140 countries, 20,000 representatives, and 1,000 speakers from various business sectors. Over 28 years, it has become a key platform for discussing global economic challenges, not just for Russia but also for emerging markets and the world. Anton Kobiakov, advisor to the Russian presidency, noted the forum’s high demand as a platform for developing practical solutions that shape international cooperation and sustainable development. Bahrain is the guest country, and the event runs until June 21 with the theme “Shared Values: The Basis of Growth in a Multipolar World.” Russian President Vladimir Putin is set to meet with leaders including Dilma Rousseff of the BRICS New Development Bank, Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto Djojohadikusumo, South African Vice President Paulus Mashatile, and Chinese Vice Premier Ding Xuexiang.
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