Putin Arrives in Vladivostok to Attend the Eastern Economic Forum

Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived today in the city of Vladivostok to participate in the Eastern Economic Forum (EEF).

According to a communication released this Wednesday by the Kremlin press office, Putin arrived in the capital of the Russian Far East from Bishkek, the Kyrgyz capital, where the important Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit took place.

Specifically, on September 2, on the sidelines of the event, the head of state will hold a meeting on issues related to the development of the Far Eastern Federal District. Likewise, the results of the macro-region's development will be presented to Putin, followed by the inauguration of new enterprises via videoconference.

On September 3, the plenary session, the central event of the forum, will take place. Speaking alongside Putin will be the President of Indonesia, Prabowo Subianto; the Prime Minister of Mongolia, Nyam-Osoryn Uchral; the First Vice President of Myanmar, Nyo Saw; and the Vice Premier of China, Ding Xuexiang.

The Russian leader is also scheduled to hold bilateral meetings with the foreign guests.

The 11th edition of the EEF is taking place in the Russian city of Vladivostok from September 1 to 4, with the organizing committee announcing the participation of delegates from more than 80 countries.