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EASTERN ECONOMIC FORUM EVENTS

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EASTERN ECONOMIC FORUM EVENTS
18 August 2021, Rossiyskaya Gazeta

PCR Test is Mandatory to Access EEF 2021
In order to prevent the spread of the novel coronavirus infection at the venue of the 6th Eastern
Economic Forum (2–4 September, Vladivostok), the organizers will adhere to epidemiological safety
recommendations by WHO and the Federal Service for the Oversight of Consumer Protection and Welfare(Rospotrebnadzor). Prior to the start of the Forum, participants will need to submit information on past disease(COVID-19), antibodies to COVID-19 and vaccination status in their Roscongress personal account. Startingfrom 29 August, participants and media representatives travelling to Vladivostok to attend EEF must take a
PCR test in one of the designated testing points. Participants travelling to Vladivostok from other Russian
regions must take a PCR test no earlier than 48 hours before their departure and get a negative result prior toboarding. EEF guests travelling from abroad must take a PCR test 72 hours before crossing the border andthen repeat the procedure at one of the designated testing points in Russia no earlier than 24 hours prior toaccessing the Forum venue. International participants will not have to be quarantined.

rg.ru/2021/08/18/uchastniki-vef-2021-dlia-dopuska-na-forum-dolzhny-budut-projti-pcrtestirovanie.html
17 August 2021, RBC

Over 50 countries have confirmed their participation in the Eastern Economic Forum
2021
Yury Trutnev has inspected Vladivostok’s preparation for the 6 th Eastern Economic Forum that is totake place on 2–4 September. Deputy Prime Minister Trutnev has noted that 51 countries have confirmed theirparticipation in the Forum. He also checked the completion status of the ‘Far East Street’ exhibition and theconstruction of its pavilions. Presidential Plenipotentiary emphasized the importance of setting permanent
pavilions that will be taken down after the Forum is over.

rbc.ru/rbcfreenews/611b62a89a79471ae1ce9b16
17 August 2021, Izvestia

President of Kazakhstan Kassym‑Jomart Tokayev will take part in the Eastern
Economic Forum
Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Kazakhstan in the Russian Federation
Yermek Kosherbaev met with Anton Kobyakov in Moscow. They discussed bilateral cooperation and theparticipation of the Republic of Kazakhstan in the 6th Eastern Economic Forum. Mr. Kobyakov and Mr.
Kosherbaev addressed the potential cooperation agreement between the Roscongress Foundation and apartner organization from Kazakhstan, which will strengthen the ties between the business communities of thetwo countries.

iz.ru/1208432/2021-08-17/prezident-kazakhstana-primet-uchastie-v-vef
17 August 2021, TASSEEF 2021 cultural programme: Italian paintings, classical music and the ‘Far EastStreet’The 6th Eastern Economic Forum has prepared a rich cultural programme for its guests and participants.
It will include unique exhibitions in Primorye State Art Gallery, an evening of classical music and concerts at the‘Far East Street’ exhibition. The EEF 2021 cultural programme will offer exhibitions and tours by Vladimir K.

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Arseniev Museum of Far East History, concerts in Primorsky Philharmonic Hall and other cultural
establishments, and film screenings.

tass.ru/kultura/12148721
16 August 2021, RIA Novosti

A delegation from Thailand will take part in the Eastern Economic Forum 2021
Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Kingdom of Thailand in the Russian Federation
Sasiwat Wongsinsawat met with Anton Kobyakov in Moscow. They discussed the participation of Thaidelegation in the 6th Eastern Economic Forum and strengthening of economic and tourism cooperation. Besides,
Mr. Kobyakov and Mr. Wongsinsawat addressed economic revival and its further growth, as well developing
cooperation in sport and culture.

ria.ru/20210816/delegatsiya-1745965353.html
11 August 2021, Interfax

Indian delegation will take part in the Eastern Economic Forum 2021
Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of India in the Russian Federation D. B.
Venkatesh Varma met with Anton Kobyakov in Moscow. They discussed India’s participation in EEF 2021 andthe makeup of its delegation. Mr. Varma has noted that India intends to contribute to the Forum businessprogramme, including the Russia–India Business Dialogue.

interfax.ru/russia/783388

INTERNATIONAL ARCTIC FORUM EVENTS
17 August 2021, TASS

Dates are set for the International Arctic Forum 2022
The 6th ‘Arctic: Territory of Dialogue’ International Arctic Forum will take place in St. Petersburg on 11–
13 April 2022. Forum participants will address improving the quality of life for the Arctic zone residents,
preserving the unique environmental potential of high-latitude territories, ensuring their sustainablesocioeconomic development and strengthening international cooperation for achieving these goals.

tass.ru/obschestvo/12151823
16 August 2021, Komsomolskaya Pravda

The 6th Teriberka Arctic Festival published the architecture of its business and cultural
programmes
The 6th Teriberka Arctic Festival will take place on 21–22 August in Murmansk Region. This year, it will
become part of the cultural programme of Russia’s Chairmanship in the Arctic Council in 2021–2023.
Roscongress is the operator of the festival. The programme offers the following sessions: ‘Tourism in the Arctic.
The case of Murmansk Region’, ‘Youth of the Arctic’, and ‘Sustainable Development of Northern Territories’.
Speakers include representatives of federal authorities and business, leaders of Murmansk Region agencies,
and international partners.

kp.ru/daily/28317/4460405/

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STATE POLICY IN THE FAR EAST AND ARCTIC
11 August 2021, TASS

Russian Government approved the expansion of ASEZ in Transbaikal Territory andKhabarovsk Region
ASEZ Zabaikalye will be expanded. Mikhail Mishustin signed a decree adding new land plots to it. It will
help create favourable conditions for 16 investment projects. Another ASEZ to be expanded by a government
decree is Khabarovsk ASEZ. It will help build a state-of-the-art medical centre and boost the production of extrastrong cardboard at the existing facility within the ASEZ.

tass.ru/ekonomika/12071805

ECONOMY OF THE FAR EAST AND ARCTIC
11 August 2021, Komsomolskaya Pravda

400 projects launched in advanced development territories and the Free Port ofVladivostok‘The open bunkering base for fishing fleet’ – a resident of the Free Port of Vladivostok – has built andput into operation a modern cold-storage facility with office and utility rooms. It is located in Nakhodka (PrimoryeTerritory). This facility has become the 400th one launched in advanced development territories in the Free Portof Vladivostok. It can be used for storing crab, shrimp and fish. The new facility can receive, process and shipcargos.

kp.ru/online/news/4393549/

NEW MECHANISMS FOR THE FARDEVELOPMENT: SUCCESS STORIES

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13 August 2021, DV-ROSSA resident of Svobodny ASEZ installed the largest gas distribution columns at the fifthline of the Amur gas processing plant
Large equipment was installed at the fifth processing line of the Amur Gas Processing Plant – a methane
extraction column and two nitrogen removal columns. A project to build one of the world's largest natural gas
processing plants with a capacity of 42 billion cubic metres of gas per year is being implemented by Gazprom
Pererabotka Blagoveshchensk in the Svobodny ASEZ under an agreement with the Far East and ArcticDevelopment Corporation.

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The Roscongress Foundation is a socially oriented non-financial development institution and a major organizer ofinternational conventions; exhibitions; and business, public, sporting, and cultural events. It was established in pursuanceof a decision by the President of the Russian Federation.
The Foundation was established in 2007 with the aim of facilitating the development of Russia’s economic potential,promoting its national interests, and strengthening the country’s image. One of the roles of the Foundation is tocomprehensively evaluate, analyse, and cover issues on the Russian and global economic agendas. It also offers
administrative services, provides promotional support for business projects and attracting investment, and helps foster social
entrepreneurship and charitable initiatives.
Each year, the Foundation’s events draw participants from 208 countries and territories, with more than 15,000 media
representatives working on-site at Roscongress’ various venues. The Foundation benefits from analytical and professional
expertise provided by 5000 people working in Russia and abroad. In addition, it works in close cooperation with 155
economic partners; industrialists’ and entrepreneurs’ unions; and financial, trade, and business associations from 75
countries worldwide
The Roscongress Foundation has Telegram channels in Russian (t.me/Roscongress), English (t.me/RoscongressDirect),and Spanish (t.me/RoscongressEsp).
Official website and Information and Analytical System of the Roscongress Foundation: roscongress.org.

ORGANIZER OF THE EASTERN ECONOMIC FORUM AND THE INTERNATIONAL ARCTIC FORUM

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