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Eastern Economic Forum 2026

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The 11th Eastern Economic Forum (EEF), held in Vladivostok from September 1 to September 4, 2026, ~~centered~~ focused on ~~the theme~~ ‘Developing the Far East for the Benefit of Its People’. The event ~~serves~~ served as a platform for Russia to strengthen Asia-Pacific economic ties ~~within the Asia-Pacific region~~ and attract foreign investment ~~to its Far East territory, particularly as the country seeks integration with Asian economies~~ amidst Western sanctions. Participation included representatives from approximately 80 countries, ~~drawing roughly 5,500 participants. Yuri Trutnev, the Presidential Plenipotentiary Representative to the Far Eastern Federal District, noted significant regional growth, citing 1,118 new enterprises~~ including leaders from Indonesia, Mongolia, Myanmar, and ~~6.8 trillion rubles in investment.~~ China. President Vladimir Putin further expanded on the region's economic potential, noting that the Far East and Arctic have attracted approximately 25 trillion rubles in investment over the last 11 years. He also discussed the Trans-Arctic transport corridor as a potential reliable trade bridge between Europe and Asia, serving as an alternative to traditional maritime routes. A central focus was the deepening strategic partnership between Russia and China. Putin described emphasized the ~~bilateral relationship as having an~~ “unprecedented ~~character,”~~ character” of Russia-China relations, noting that bilateral trade ~~volume~~ reached nearly $240 billion in ~~2025,~~ 2025. Energy cooperation remains a central pillar, with ~~expectations~~ discussions covering the Power of Siberia projects, Arctic liquefied natural gas ventures, and preparations for a new ~~record in 2026. Energy cooperation, specifically~~ natural gas supply route through the Far East to China. Technological advancement was also a key theme; Putin announced that quantum communication is expected to cover all regional capitals in the ~~nuclear sector,~~ Russian Far East by 2030. Infrastructure development remains a ~~key pillar, including~~ priority for Eurasian connectivity. Amur Region Governor Vasily Orlov revealed plans for a 16 billion rouble project to link the ~~construction~~ Chinese city of ~~VVER-1200 reactors at the Tianwan~~ Mohe with Russia’s Far East and ~~Xudabao plants.~~ the Northern Sea Route via a combined rail-and-road bridge across the Amur River. This Mohe–Dzhalinda route would provide access to the Northern Sea Route via the Lena River. Regarding the conflict in Ukraine, Putin stated that “chances exist” for a diplomatic ~~resolution, asserting that~~ resolution if Russia and Ukraine ~~must~~ reach an agreement directly. He noted that contacts continue primarily through intelligence ~~services, while accusing~~ services and accused Western allies of being “accomplices to international terrorism” for their silence regarding attacks on Russian civilian ~~infrastructure, merchant vessels,~~ infrastructure and ~~civil aviation.~~ maritime vessels.

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