11th International Economic Forum opens in Saint Petersburg

ArmRadio.am
09.06.2007 15:05

The 11th International Economic Forum was festively opened in Saint
Petersburg today. According to ITAR-TASS, the first day the world
business elite will turn to the future of Russia’s economy. In
particular, reference will be made to the prediction of development of
Russia’s economy by 2020 and formation of Russia’s image on the
international arena.

Economists from 60 countries have gathered in Saint Petersburg. 10
Presidents, 11 Prime Ministers and 64 Ministers are expected to
participate in the forum. All in all, about 10 thousand people will
participate in the forum, which has already been titled `Russian
Davos.’ It is also a platform for signing agreements on investments
totaling $3.3 billion

Armenian President Robert Kocharyan has left for Saint Petersburg to
participate in the unofficial summit of CIS Presidents and the 11th
International Economic Forum.

The meeting of the Armenian and Azerbaijani Presidents is due in Saint
Petersburg tonight.