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⚡️ Visa-free regime to be introduced for foreign EEF 2024 participants from 31 August to 8 September ✍️ The corresponding order was signed by Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin. A provision allowing foreign EEF participants to stay in Russia without a visa was introduced by a presidential executive order. Since 2016, the Government of Russia has been setting the visa-free stay period for the Eastern Economic Forum participants. 📍 EEF 2024 will be held from 3 to 6 September at the campus of the Far Eastern Federal University, Vladivostok, Russia. @RoscongressDirect

Vladimir Putin conveyed invitation to the BRICS Summit to President of China Xi Jinping

“We met with our friend, the President of the People’s Republic of China, on the sidelines of the SCO Summit in Astana not long ago. We once again discussed the most important issues of our interaction. Everything we agreed on is working as it should. And I ask you to convey the best, the most friendly wishes to the President of the People’s Republic of China,”

the President also noted during a meeting with Chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress Zhao Leji. @RoscongressDirect

Healthy Life Forum extended business program has been published. It is divided into two thematic tracks: 🔹 Medicine for Active Longevity; 🔹 Key Components of a Healthy Lifestyle. Within the framework of the second track, an open dialogue with the Russian Health Minister Mikhail Murashko will take place, as well as a master class “Healthy Lifestyle Trends to Change Lives for the Better” and an art performance “Art as Medicine,” which will be accompanied by an instrumental orchestra. The interactive part of the forum will also feature new formats, including motivational lectures in the style of TEDx and a healthy lifestyle market. The forum’s exhibition will feature the latest technologies and achievements in the fields of health preservation, beauty industry, sports, nutrition, active longevity, and pharmaceuticals. 👥 The plenary session titled “How to Find the Key to a Long, Healthy, and Happy Life” will be dedicated to the new “Long and Active Life” national project. 🗓 On 25 July, the first Women for a Healthy Society forum will be held on the sidelines of the event with the support of the Council of the Eurasian Women’s Forum. @RoscongressDirect

“We are open to strengthening interactions with all countries that express an interest in the activities of BRICS,” stated Vladimir Putin at the plenary session of the BRICS X Parliamentary Forum.

The Russian President also noted that one of the priorities of the union is to achieve positive changes in the global economy.

“We pay great attention to

the role of national currencies in trade and investments

, as well as to the development of reliable and secure instruments for mutual settlements,” said Vladimir Putin.

According to the head of state, the BRICS principles are close and understandable to all members of the union, which is rapidly growing and gaining a qualitatively new level of influence on the dynamics of world events. @RoscongressDirect

BRICS possesses immense potential and is confidently establishing itself as one of pillars of modern world order Speaker of the Federation Council Valentina Matviyenko stated this at the plenary session of the BRICS X Parliamentary Forum. 🌐 Delegations from Brazil, Egypt, India, Iran, China, the UAE, Ethiopia, and South Africa are participating in the event. Valentina Matviyenko highlighted that the forum is being held in a new expanded format for the first time. The official also expressed confidence that the collaborative efforts within the framework of the X Parliamentary Forum would contribute to the preparations for the BRICS Summit to take place in October in Kazan. 📌 The event is organized by the Roscongress Foundation. @RoscongressDirect

Breakthrough North Caucasus investment projects to be presented at the Caucasus Investment Forum 2024 As part of the event, ten regions of the North Caucasus will be running stands. Among the breakthrough projects to be presented are: 👉 the Caucasian Mineral Waters, Stavropol Territory; 👉 “The Creation of an Industrial Zone in the Takhtamukaysky District” and the “Lagonaki Year-Round Mountain Eco-Resort” projects, the Republic of Adygea; 👉 projects to resume the mining and processing of molybdenum-tungsten and to create a hi-tech park in the city of Nalchik, the Kabardino-Balkarian Republic. The expositions also will: 🔹 showcase investment and economic potential of the regions; 🔹 demonstrate their achievements in key development areas; 🔹 serve as a venue for holding meetings with potential partners and investors, exchanging experience, and building new business ties. Read more. @RoscongressDirect #CIF2024

Far East attracted millions in investment thanks to Eastern Economic Forum Presidential Plenipotentiary Envoy to the Far Eastern Federal District Yury Trutnev announced this during a meeting on the preparations for EEF 2024. Attendees noted that the work is proceeding as planned, including the following: 🔹 the beautification of Vladivostok, where the forum will be held, is underway; 🔹 contracts are being signed for the restoration of the transport infrastructure; 🔹 repairs are being completed in the educational, administrative and hotel buildings of the Far Eastern Federal University campus, etc. The meeting also addressed the cultural and sporting programs of the upcoming EEF 2024 and the training of volunteers. @RoscongressDirect #EEF2024

🇷🇺🇮🇳 President of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putin and Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi, on an official visit to Russia, held talks in the Grand Kremlin Palace. 💬 Vladimir Putin: Mr Prime Minister, this is your first official visit after your reappointment following parliamentary elections. I would like to congratulate you on this once again. Our countries have long-time friendship and good relations that have evolved over the decades. This year, we are marking the 77th Anniversary of diplomatic relations. Today, our relations have the status of a specially privileged strategic partnership. We are in permanent contact, and we prioritise the development of trade and economic ties. Certainly, their development meets the interests of the people of India and the peoples of the Russian Federation. 📈 Last year, our trade soared by 60 percent and even more, by 66 percent; it increased by an additional 20 percent in the first quarter of 2024. 🌐 We cooperate closely on the international arena, including at international organisations, primarily the #UN and such associations as the #SCO and #BRICS. Yesterday, we had an opportunity to discuss virtually all practical issues in an informal setting. I am grateful to you for devoting attention to the most acute issues and for trying to find some options for resolving the Ukraine crisis, primarily by peaceful methods. Mr Prime Minister, we will be delighted to see you in Kazan this autumn at the upcoming BRICS Summit. At the end of my opening remarks, I would like to wish you new successes in facilitating the development of the Indian state. You and I know each other for a long time, and I know that your entire life is devoted to implementing the idea of strengthening the Indian state and improving the life of the people of India. Read in full #RussiaIndia

Russia’s BRICS Chairmanship 2024 is important step towards strengthening multilateral cooperation

“Interaction with our partners within the framework of the events of the Russian BRICS Chairship calendar has demonstrated a mutual willingness for constructive dialogue and joint actions. Ahead of us is a great deal of work to implement the planned plans in key areas – politics and security, economics and finance, development of cultural and humanitarian ties,” noted Anton Kobyakov, Advisor to the Russian President.

📌 In the first six months of Russia’s Chairmanship, 48 events were held. They were run by the Roscongress Foundation. @RoscongressDirect

Educational masterclasses from successful developers and unique business discussions — 4th Urban Hub to take place at EEF 2024 This was announced at a meeting held by Deputy Minister of Construction, Housing, and Utilities of Russia Nikita Stasishin and Deputy CEO of the Roscongress Foundation Grigory Velikikh.

“The Urban Hub in Vladivostok will continue to bring together participants of the construction industry in Russia and friendly countries. <> We will share actual measures of support for the industry and an analysis of the latest changes to federal and regional legislation,” Nikita Stasishin said.

👉 The attendees discussed the draft program of the 4th Urban Hub and a special sporting element to complement the business and educational programs. Read more. @RoscongressDirect #EEF2024