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1 Vladivostok, Russia 6 7 September 2017 OPERATOR OF THE EASTERN ECONOMIC FORUM:

EEF 2017 By decision of the President of the Russian Federation, the third Eastern Economic Forum (EEF) will take place in Vladivostok on 6 7 September 2017.

2 EEF 2017 By decision of the President of the Russian Federation, the third Eastern Economic Forum (EEF) will take place in Vladivostok on 6 7 September It will present tools for boosting the region s economy and showcase development trends and the preliminary results of the new Far Eastern economic policy. EEF 2017 will be the next step in the dynamic development of this new economic space. Russian President Vladimir Putin will attend the Forum, along with the leaders of countries from throughout the Asia-Pacific region. The event will serve as a platform for the discussion of matters concerning not just Russia s Far East but the Asia-Pacific region as a whole. There are three key aspects to EEF: ABOUT THE FORUM The Eastern Economic Forum was established by Decree of the Russian President Vladimir Putin on 19 May 2015 to support the economic development of Russia s Far East and to expand international cooperation in the Asia-Pacific region. In just two years, the Forum has established itself as a major international communications platform and key event for business leaders and top political figures from around the world. The Forum has a practical, pragmatic aim, working to strengthen ties within the international investment community, and provide a comprehensive expert assessment of the Russian Far East s economic potential. demonstrating the investment potential of various industries located in the Russian Far East, from agriculture and tourism to heavy industry and high-tech manufacturing discussing the various tax and other incentives offered to investors by the state searching for new ways to foster the economic development of the Russian Far East and the potential for its integration into the economy of the Asia-Pacific region Participants in the Forum will include: President of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putin Representatives of Russian federal executive bodies Heads of Russian regions Official non-russian delegations Major Russian and international business leaders Representatives of small and medium-sized business from the Far Eastern Federal District Leaders from the Russian and international media communities Civic representatives and prominent figures from the fields of science, culture, and sport 2 3

Yury Trutnev Deputy Prime Minister of the Russian Federation, Presidential Plenipotentiary Envoy to the Far Eastern Federal District, and Chair of the Eastern Economic Forum Organizing Committee The

3 Yury Trutnev Deputy Prime Minister of the Russian Federation, Presidential Plenipotentiary Envoy to the Far Eastern Federal District, and Chair of the Eastern Economic Forum Organizing Committee The Eastern Economic Forum is held in order to accelerate the development of Russia s Far East. If we look at the rate of growth, the number of new investment projects, and the flow of investment into the region, it is safe to say that this process has begun. EEF 2016 IN FIGURES 3,700 participants What makes the Russian Far East an attractive investment destination? Advanced special economic zones are one of the most powerful tools for promoting enterprise in the Russian Far East. The Free Port of Vladivostok is in a special economic zone which offers numerous benefits to resident businesses. State infrastructure support for investment projects, including the allocation of federal funds for building infrastructure facilities. State development institutes in the region Far East and Baikal Region Development Fund Far East Development Corporation from Overseas participants countries agreements signed, worth RUB 1.85 trillion Agency for the Development of Human Capital in the Far East Far East Investment and Export Agency Forum participants will have a chance to become better acquainted with specific business projects and the investment opportunities now available in the Russian Far East, and get advice on doing business in the region. heads of state 1,260 journalists 4 5

SUMMARY OF EEF 2016 CONTACTS The second Eastern Economic Forum took place on 2 3 September 2016 at the Far Eastern Federal University (FEFU) campus on Russky Island, Vladivostok.

4 SUMMARY OF EEF 2016 CONTACTS The second Eastern Economic Forum took place on 2 3 September 2016 at the Far Eastern Federal University (FEFU) campus on Russky Island, Vladivostok. The main event of the Forum was a plenary session entitled Opening up the Russian Far East, which was attended by Russian President Vladimir Putin, Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, and South Korean President Park Geun-hye. Discussions at the Forum centred on three major topics: Opportunities for Investors Incentives for Investors Developing the Russian Far East Advantages and New Opportunities for the Asia-Pacific Region The Forum programme included five international business dialogues (Russia China, Russia South Korea, Russia Germany, Russia ASEAN, and the Russian Japanese Business Forum). In addition, there were six strategic sessions at which participants discussed issues relating to the future development of the region with legislative and executive officials. These issues included investor access to mineral deposits, tools for developing the region, and a new economic model for the Northern Sea Route. The Roscongress Foundation, 12, Krasnopresnenskaya nab. Moscow, , Russia Tel.: +7 (499) info@forumvostok.ru Please sign up to the Forum s social media pages to stay up to date with all the most @forumvostok 6 7

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