The 28th edition of the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF) began this Wednesday, with representatives from at least 140 countries in attendance. The event, held from June 18 to 21 in northern Russia, is themed ‘Shared Values: The Foundation of Growth in a Multipolar World,’ and Bahrain is the guest country. The forum serves as a key platform for discussing contemporary economic challenges faced by Russia, emerging markets, and the global community. Antón Kobiakov, an advisor to the Russian presidency, emphasized the forum’s role as a venue for developing solutions that shape international cooperation and sustainable development. Russian President Vladimir Putin is expected to meet with Dilma Rousseff, head of the BRICS New Development Bank, and hold talks with leaders from Indonesia, South Africa, and China during the event. Since 1997, SPIEF has solidified its status as a leading global platform for economic dialogue.
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