The message to the participants, organisers, and guests of the St Petersburg International Economic Forum 2026, to be held under the motto “Pragmatic Dialogue: the Path to a Stable Future”, has been published on the official website of the President of the Russian Federation.
In his message, the Head of State noted that the St Petersburg International Economic Forum traditionally brings together leading politicians, representatives of the business community, academics, and public figures to discuss the challenges facing the Russian and global politics and economy.
“At a time when international relations and economic ties are plagued by unprecedented challenges, fragmentation, and disruption of supply and technological chains, pragmatism and a dialogue based on equality are particularly relevant and needed.
I would like to emphasise that Russia has always been, and remains, an integral part of the global economy. We are open to constructive cooperation with all partners who share the principles of mutual respect and are ready to develop fair and long-term relations. Together with our colleagues, we remain actively engaged in multilateral institutions, including the United Nations and its specialised agencies, the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU), the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS), BRICS, the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation, and the Collective Security Treaty Organisation, the presidency of which Russia assumed on January 1, 2026,” Vladimir Putin stressed.
The President of Russia expressed confidence that the Forum’s extensive business programme and its results-oriented discussions would contribute to the development of new and effective solutions across all areas of economic and social life.
Source: kremlin.ru.
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