There are three key aspects to EEF:

demonstrating the investment potential of various industries located in the Russian Far East, from agriculture and tourism to heavy industry and high-tech manufacturing; discussing the various tax and other incentives offered to investors by the state; searching for new ways to foster the economic development of the Russian Far East and the potential for integration into the economy of the Asia- Pacific region.

Forum participants will have a chance to become better acquainted with specific business projects and the investment opportunities now available in the Russian Far East, and get advice on doing business in the region.

What makes the Russian Far East an attractive investment destination?

Advanced special economic zones (ASEZs) are one of the most powerful tools for promoting enterprise in the Russian Far East. Each of the 18 ASEZs created in the region offer a broad range of opportunities and incentives to investors. Vladivostok Free Port is in a special economic zone which offers numerous benefits to resident businesses. State infrastructure support for investment projects involves the allocation ABOUT THE FORUM of federal funds to investors for building infrastructure facilities.

The Eastern Economic Forum was established by Decree of the Russian State development institutes in the region President on 19 May 2015 to support the economic development of ’s Far East and to expand international cooperation in Far East and Baikal Region Development Fund the Asia-Pacific region. Far East Development Corporation The Forum has established itself as a major international communications Agency for the Development of Human Capital in the Far East platform and key event for business leaders and top political figures from around the world. The Forum helps to strengthen ties within the international Far East Investment and Export Agency investment community and provides a comprehensive expert assessment of the Russian Far East’s economic potential.

2 3 Yury Trutnev of the Russian Federation, THE FORUM IN FIGURES Presidential Plenipotentiary Envoy to the Far Eastern Federal District, and Chair of the Eastern Economic Forum Organizing Committee

“We will work to make sure that every project in the Russian 2016 2017 Far East is successful. Our goal is to make sustainable and lasting changes in the Far East, and ensure the best conditions for doing business.” 4,600 6,000 participants and journalists participants and journalists

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Overseas Overseas participants participants from from 56 60 countries countries 214 217 agreements signed, agreements signed, worth worth ₽ 1.85 ₽ 2.496 trillion trillion

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Третий Восточный экономический форум прошелCONGRESS AND EXHIBITION EVENTS 6–7 сентября 2017 года во Владивостоке The third Eastern Economic Forum was held in Vladivostok on September 6-7, 2017 • Более 6000 участников More than 6,000 participants • 83 мероприятия в рамках форума The Roscongress Foundation was founded in 2007 with the aim of facilitating 83 events in the Forum’s program • 60 стран-участниц 60 participating countries the development of Russia’s economic potential and strengthening the • 103 главы иностранных компаний 103 heads of foreign companies country’s image by organizing conventions, exhibitions, and public events. • 240 глав российских компаний 240 heads of Russian companies • 1094 представителя средств массовой информацииThe Foundation develops substantive content for such events, providing 1094 mass media professionals • 10 иностранных министров 10 Foreign Ministers companies and organizations with advice, information, and expert guidance, • Более 50 тысяч человек посетили выставку «Улица Дальнего Востока» More than 50,000 visitors at the Street of the Far Eastand offering comprehensive evaluation, analysis, and coverage of the exhibition • 217 подписанных соглашений о намерениях на общую сумму 2 трлн 496 млрд рублей без учета контрактов,Russian and global economic agendas. It offers administrative services and стоимость которых составляет коммерческую тайну 217 letters of intent signed for a total value of 2.496 trillion rubles (excluding the classified value of signed contracts)promotional support for business projects and helps to attract investment, including in the form of public-private partnerships.

Today, its annual programme includes events held from Montevideo to ВЭФ 2017 В ЦИФРАХ В ПРЕДДВЕРИИ ФОРУМА ГЛАВНОЕ РАБОТА ФОРУМА КУЛЬТУРНАЯ И СПОРТИВНАЯ ПРОГРАММА SUMMARY EEF 2017 IN NUMBERS ANTICIPATING THE FORUM KEY POINTS FORUM AGENDA CULTURAL AND SPORTS PROGRAMMES SUMMARY www.tassphoto.com www.tassphoto.com Vladivostok, offering an opportunity to bring together global business leaders, 4 5 experts, the media, and government officials in one place, creating favourable conditions for dialogue and the promotion of new ideas and projects, and assisting in the creation of social enterprise and charity projects.

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