During the AIM Summit, the Russian Investment Forum reviews the promising investment opportunities in Russia

Abu Dhabi, 9 May / WAM / The activities of the AIM Investment Summit 2024 witnessed the holding of the Russian Investment Forum in the presence and participation of a group of business sector leaders in Russia, who shed light during their participation on the investment climate in Russia and the opportunities available to investors, stressing that the distinguished location that Abu Dhabi enjoys It makes it an ideal place to establish a global technology center to meet the needs of various sectors.

The forum included the participation of many prominent speakers, such as Sergey Catherine, President of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of the Russian Federation and Chairman of the BRICS Business Council of the Russia Branch, along with representatives from various regions of Russia, who provided important insights into the promising investment potential in Russia and reviewed many projects ready for investment. .

In his speech, Sergei Catherine stressed Russia’s economic position, especially that it ranks first in Europe and fifth in the world in terms of the size of the gross domestic product, pointing to Russia’s commitment to enhancing a favorable environment for investment based on federal and regional investment legislation, and the country’s keenness to attract foreign investors.

He highlighted the volume of trade exchanges between Russia and the rest of the BRICS member states, which reached a record high of $294 billion by the end of 2023. He also reviewed Russia’s investment map and unveiled more than 600,000 infrastructure facilities, in addition to… 412 industrial and technological parks, and 159 preferential systems and territories, providing potential investors with a comprehensive overview and diverse opportunities.

Catherine added, “We are working to enact legislation regulating investment at the federal and regional levels. We are also adopting four main trends to attract investors and approximately 70 indicators to measure the impact of each of these trends.”

For her part, Galina Dzyuba, President of the Sakhalin Region Chamber of Commerce and Industry, spoke about the investment opportunities available in the Far East region, calling on investors to seize the opportunity to benefit from the abundance of natural resources and thriving industries, especially in the field of oil and gas.

She extended an invitation to participate in the next session of the Oil and Gas Forum, which will be held in the Sakhalin region, stressing that there are many opportunities for cooperation and investment in the energy sector in the region.

In this regard, Galina Dzyuba added, “Our region has a great abundance of natural resources and more than 70 points of concentration and deposition of natural coal suitable for mining.”

Eugene Borisov, Deputy Director of the Digital Initiatives Development Fund, stressed the growing importance of innovation, citing the results of the Global Innovation Index for 2023. Borisov also proposed establishing a global technology center in Abu Dhabi, as it is an ideal location for this center, which will meet the needs of various sectors, including the renewable and traditional energy sectors and space technologies. Digital systems and transportation.

He added, “Abu Dhabi’s distinguished location makes it an ideal place to establish a global technology center to meet the needs of various sectors, including the renewable and traditional energy sectors, space technologies, the digital system, and transportation.”

Dr. Elena Vaizrakhmanov, President of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of the Republic of Tatarstan, reviewed the strategic location of the Republic of Tatarstan and the diverse industries it contains, which make the region an important center for investment opportunities in the sectors of industry, trade, agriculture and e-commerce.

She highlighted the innovative city of Inopolis and stressed her country’s commitment to promoting a business-friendly environment conducive to investment and growth.

She added, “The Republic of Tatarstan is distinguished by its strategic location in the heart of the European part of Russia, and includes many thriving business sectors, such as trade, industry, agriculture, and e-commerce. It has also maintained its leadership position in the investment climate for 10 years.”

It is noteworthy that the Russian Investment Forum is a platform for dialogue and cooperation, as it provided attendees with valuable insights that clarify the investment landscape in Russia and encourage the establishment of partnerships that will achieve mutual growth and development.

The AIM Investment Summit 2024 hosts more than 150 high-level dignitaries, as well as more than 900 speakers and 12,000 participants from 175 countries around the world.

The AIM Investment Summit 2024 also organized 27 joint events in cooperation with more than 330 local, international and global partners.