President of the Russian Chamber of Commerce and Industry Sergei Katyrin held a working meeting with Chairman of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of the Sultanate of Oman Faisal Al-Rawas. It took place in the capital of Oman, Muscat, at the end of the business mission of the Russian Chamber of Commerce and Industry to Nepal and India. During the meeting, it was noted that Russian-Omani relations are friendly and an intensive delegation exchange has been established. Economic cooperation covers agriculture, pharmaceuticals, energy, oil and gas sector, transport infrastructure, tourism and other areas. Currently, work is underway to form a pool of Russian projects that could successfully operate in Oman and promote Russian goods to the Omani market. Sergey Katyrin recalled that the partner organization of the Russian Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the Sultanate of Oman is the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Oman. The inter-chamber Cooperation Agreement of August 31, 2005 serves as the legal basis for relations. Vice President of the Russian Chamber of Commerce and Industry Vladimir Padalko attended the meeting. By Nail Shakhvaliyev, Press Service of the Russian Chamber of Commerce and Industry

The Russian Chamber of Commerce and Industry continues its business mission to India. In the course of the visit, the office of the honorary representative of the Russian Chamber of Commerce and Industry was opened in Mumbai. The honorary representative of the Russian Chamber of Commerce and Industry is Vladislav Dmitriev, who has extensive experience working in India and Nepal as an entrepreneur. “A year ago, the office of the honorary representative was opened in Delhi, now it is the turn to open a similar office in Mumbai, which, in addition to India, will operate in another country of the South Asian Association of Regional Cooperation - Nepal,” the president noted at the opening ceremony of the office Chamber of Commerce and Industry of the Russian Federation Sergey Katyrin.  He noted that in an economic sense, Russia has long been connected with India and Nepal through various commercial contracts and long-term investment projects. But in the context of current realities, trade and economic relations between countries can reach a new qualitative level of development, said the head of the Russian chamber. In the implementation of this task, according to him, an important role belongs to the regions of our country. An important feature of cooperation at the new stage is also the high interest in the development of business relations with India and Nepal on the part of Russian small and medium-sized businesses - the sustainability of bilateral trade and economic cooperation and the prospects for its diversification largely depend on this segment. “I am confident that the opening of the office of the honorary representative in Mumbai will be perceived by our partners - the All India Association of Industrialists, the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) and local business circles - as a clear signal of our readiness and interest in developing mutually beneficial long-term cooperation on the entire trade agenda -economic relations,” emphasized Sergei Katyrin. Also today, delegates of the Russian Chamber of Commerce and Industry met with the President of the All India Association of Industry (AIAI), Chairman of the World Trade Center (Mumbai) Vijay Govardhandas Kalantri and representatives of local business circles. Issues of bilateral Russian-Indian cooperation were discussed. By Nail Shakhvaliyev, Press service of the Russian Chamber of Commerce and Industry 

On April 24, a business breakfast of Russian entrepreneurs with the leadership of the Confederation of Nepalese Industry and the Nepal-Russian Chamber of Commerce and Industry ended the Chamber’s business mission to Nepal. Memorandums of understanding were signed between the delegates of the Russian Chamber of Commerce and Industry and the leadership of the Confederation. The document was signed by the President of the Russian Chamber of Commerce and Industry Sergei Katyrin and the President of the Confederation of Nepalese Industry Rajesh Kumar Agrawal.Following his trip to the country, President of the Russian Chamber of Commerce and Industry Sergei Katyrin noted that Nepalese authorities and entrepreneurs are showing great interest in cooperation with Russian companies. “At this stage, it is necessary to correctly use mutual desires to develop relations, moreover, Nepal is now actively changing legislation, aiming at creating a more favorable climate for investors and increasing the investment attractiveness of the country. I think this will also help attract Russian entrepreneurs,” he said. At the end of April, the next Russian delegation will arrive at the Nepalese investment forum, which included a wide range of companies, including tourism, pharmaceutical and manufacturing firms. “Real investment projects will be presented there, and it will be possible to talk about very specific things,” said Sergei Katyrin. The business mission brings together about 20 representatives of large companies representing Moscow, St. Petersburg, Yekaterinburg and Lipetsk, as well as heads of the territorial chambers of commerce and industry of these regions. Tomorrow, April 25, the business mission will continue in India. The agenda includes meetings with the management of the Shapoorji Pallonji group of companies (the leading developer in the country), business circles of the state of Maharashta, and discussion of issues of bilateral cooperation with representatives of the All India Industry Association. A representative office of the Russian Chamber of Commerce and Industry will also be opened in Mumbai and Kathmandu. By Nail Shakhvaliev, Press Service of the Chamber

At the Federation of Nepalese Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FNCCI), a meeting was held between the President of the Russian Chamber of Commerce and Industry Sergei Katyrin and the President of the Federation Chandra Prasad Dhakal

On April 23, in Kathmandu, President of the Russian Chamber of Commerce and Industry Sergei Katyrin held a working meeting with Prime Minister of Nepal Pushpa Kamal Dahal at the Singha Durbar government complex. The parties discussed the possibilities for developing trade and economic ties and outlined promising areas of partnership. Also, at the Federation of Nepalese Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FNCCI), a meeting was held between the President of the Russian Chamber of Commerce and Industry Sergei Katyrin and the President of the Federation Chandra Prasad Dhakal, bilateral negotiations took place, following which documents on cooperation were signed.In addition, representatives of the Russian delegation took part in the B2B Business Contacts Exchange.The delegation from the Russian Chamber of Commerce and Industry includes Vice President of the Chamber Vladimir Padalko.The business mission of the Russian Chamber of Commerce and Industry to Nepal continues. It brings together about 20 representatives of large companies representing Moscow, St. Petersburg, Yekaterinburg and Lipetsk, as well as heads of the territorial chambers of commerce and industry of these regions. By Nail Shakhvaliyev, Press Service of the Chamber 

The meetings took place at the Government Singha Durbar Complex in Katmandu

On April 21–26, 2024, the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of the Russian Federation is conducting a business mission to Nepal and India. The delegation is headed by the President of the Russian Chamber of Commerce and Industry Sergey Katyrin.The business mission included about 20 representatives of large companies representing Moscow, St. Petersburg, Yekaterinburg and Lipetsk, as well as heads of the territorial chambers of commerce and industry of these cities. The main purpose of the visit is to strengthen relations with entrepreneurial associations of Nepal and India, facilitate the establishment of direct contacts between domestic businesses and the Nepalese and Indian business community, as well as familiarize themselves with new opportunities for cooperation.From April 22 to 24, the business mission will take place in Nepal (Kathmandu). The program includes meetings of the Russian Chamber of Commerce and Industry delegation with the Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Physical Infrastructure and Transport of Nepal Raghubir Mahaseth, with the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Nepal Narayan Kaji Shrestha at the Singha Durbar government complex. The Federation of Nepal Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FNCCI) will host bilateral negotiations and sign documents on cooperation, and representatives of the Russian delegation will take part in the B2B Business Contacts Exchange. At the end of the visit, a “business breakfast” will be held with the participation of the leadership of the Confederation of Nepalese Industry and the Nepal-Russian Chamber of Commerce and Industry.On April 25, 2024, the delegation of the Russian Chamber of Commerce and Industry will continue its business mission to India. The hosting party is the Chamber's partner organizations - the All India Association of Industry (AIAI) and the Indian Merchants Chamber (IMC). As part of the visit, it is planned to open the office of the honorary representative of the Russian Chamber in Mumbai (India) and Kathmandu (Nepal), a meeting with representatives of the business community of the state of Maharashtra, at which presentations of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of the Russian Federation, Chamber of Commerce and Industry of St. Petersburg, Chamber of Commerce and Industry of the Lipetsk Region and Russian companies will be presented, as well as the signing of a number of bilateral documents between Russian and Indian businesses.As President of the Russian Chamber of Commerce and Industry Sergei Katyrin noted on the eve of the visit: “In the economic sense, Russia has long been connected with India through various commercial contracts and long-term investment projects, while business cooperation with Nepal is gaining momentum. Today we see an increased mutual interest of entrepreneurs from Russia, Nepal and India in developing and deepening cooperation, realizing the potential of the entire range of economic relations between our countries. We hope that the business mission of the Russian Chamber of Commerce and Industry to Nepal and India will give a powerful impetus to the further expansion of business cooperation.”                                                                                           By Press Service of the Chamber  

The meeting of the Vice President of the Russian Chamber of Commerce and Industry Vladimir Padalko with the Omani delegation, held on April 15, was devoted to discussing issues of bilateral cooperation with the Sultanate of Oman. In his welcoming remarks, Vladimir Padalko noted that Russia perceives Oman as a reliable partner with whom one can work not only in the field of trade, but also in the field of high technology. He also noted the significant interest in cooperation with Oman on the part of Russian regional companies. Mr. Padalko listed Lipetsk, Samara and Nizhny Novgorod as the most interested regions. “Our primary goal is to correctly compare the interests that exist between entrepreneurs in Russia and Oman,” he emphasized. During the conversation, the possibilities of participation of the Sultan of Oman in the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum this year were discussed, including B2B meetings with the involvement of member organizations of the St. Petersburg Chamber of Commerce and Industry. Chairman of the Russian-Omani Business Council Alexey Rubtsov said that work is currently underway to form a pool of Russian projects that could successfully operate in Oman and promote Russian goods to the Omani market. He described the investment background in Oman as very positive, and particularly noted the opportunities for free economic zones created in this country. Representatives of Oman expressed their readiness to open a special pavilion at SPIEF 2024 and organize a presentation of the investment opportunities of their country. The Ambassador of the Sultanate of Oman to the Russian Federation, Hamood Al-Towaiya, spoke at the meeting and noted the high level of bilateral cooperation and support for the Russian Chamber of Commerce and Industry. By Peter Cheremushkin, Press Service of the Russian Chamber of Commerce and Industry

A meeting of the press club of the Russian Chamber of Commerce and Industry was held at the TASS press center on the topic “Development of BRICS trade relations in the agro-industrial complex in new economic conditions.”

In Moscow, at the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of the Russian Federation, on March 27, was held a regular meeting of members of the Association “Russian-Chinese Business Council” was held. At his welcoming speech, Vice President of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry Vladimir Padalko noted that currently the importance of trade and economic cooperation with China takes on a special meaning. “The PRC has been Russia’s main and, most importantly, reliable trading partner for a long period of time,” Mr. Padalko emphasized. The volume of bilateral trade turnover exceeded $240 billion and continues to grow, he recalled. Modern geopolitical reality opens up new opportunities for business associations between Russia and China, as well as bilateral mechanisms for supporting foreign economic activity, said the vice-president of the Russian Chamber of Commerce and Industry. “The Russian-Chinese Business Council is a unique structure that combines the functions of an association of entrepreneurs and a development institution. No one has any doubt that its relevance as a platform for exchanging experiences, discussing current problems and developing solutions for the development of Russian-Chinese cooperation will grow at a rapid pace,” emphasized the Vice President of the Chamber.He also noted that there are still many issues in Russian-Chinese business cooperation that require constant attention. Among such problems, in particular, the Vice President of the Chamber included difficulties with making payments, logistics, problems of tariff and non-tariff regulation, promoting products on the market, etc. According to him, the main task of the RCDS in this context is to monitor the situation around such system calls and timely communicate business signals to the relevant government departments.The participants of the meeting heard a welcoming speech from the Chairman of the Russian-Chinese Business Council Gennady Timchenko, which was read by the Executive Director of the Council Evgeny Markin.Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the People's Republic of China to Russia Zhang Hanhui, who spoke at the meeting, noted the high level of political and economic relations between the two countries and the constant support they provide each other on key issues, which helps maintain stability in the region.In these conditions, the ambassador said, our entrepreneurs have directed joint efforts to build up mutual economic ties. Last year, trade reached $240 billion, marking an unprecedented level of trade. At the same time, the head of the PRC diplomatic mission noted certain difficulties in the field of mutual payments and logistics.Governor of the Primorsky Kray Oleg Kozhemyako noted that Russian-Chinese cooperation at the regional level has acquired, as he put it, a new turn. Cooperation at border crossings is being increased, an export hub is being created, which is aimed at servicing goods from China, and representative offices of the Primorsky Kray have been opened in the provinces of Heilongjiang and Dalian. He said that cultural ties between the two countries are maintained at a high level. In particular, Harbin hosted a tour of the Primorsky Stage of the Mariinsky Theater, where leading ballet performances were shown. Connections between children and youth are developing, the governor said.Deputy Minister of Economic Development of the Russian Federation Dmitry Volvach noted the steady growth of trade between the two countries and the strengthening of mutual trust. Russia has reached 6th place among China's trading partners, he said. We manage to find solutions, even if these solutions are not easy, the deputy minister emphasized. According to him, “a business agenda is being formed in the regions, which determines our ties.”Chairman of the China Committee for the Promotion of International Trade (CCPIT) Ren Hongbin addressed the participants via video with a welcoming speech.Chairman of the Board of Directors of PJSC Far Eastern Shipping Company Andrey Severilov spoke about the activities of the container company FESCO in the Chinese direction, noting that direct lines to St. Petersburg and Novorossiysk were launched in 2023 and the development of new directions continues. President and General Director of AvtoVAZ Maxim Sokolov presented various aspects of Russian-Chinese cooperation in the automotive industry. By Peter Cheremushkin, Press Service of the Chamber

Dear colleagues, dear friends! The Russian business community, united by the system of chambers of commerce and industry, received the news of the tragedy that occurred at Crocus City Hall with pain and indignation. We express our deepest condolences to the families and friends of the victims and wish a speedy recovery to the injured. We strongly condemn this terrorist act, for which there is and cannot be any justification. Its culprits must be found and severely punished. In this difficult hour, we remember that the business community is part of our multinational people and believe that the unity that has always been strong in Russia will help us overcome grief and pain. President of the Russian Chamber of Commerce and Industry Sergey Katyrin

The Russian Chamber of Commerce and Industry attaches great importance to the development of trade and economic cooperation with the countries of Latin America and the Caribbean, and Cuba occupies one of the most central places in this area. This was stated on March 21 by the President of the Russian Chamber of Commerce and Industry Sergei Katyrin during a meeting with the Deputy Prime Minister of the Republic of Cuba Ricardo Cabrisas. According to the head of the Chamber, we have traditionally had close cooperation with the Cuban Chamber of Commerce for almost 20 years. “We continue intensive joint work with our colleagues,” said Mr. Katyrin, welcoming the Cuban guest. He noted that in general, despite the relatively good dynamics of trade between our countries, there is significant potential for its development. At the same time, the issue of increasing the volume of export-import operations directly depends on solving existing logistical difficulties and issues of making payments under commercial contracts. This is largely facilitated by intergovernmental dialogue, primarily through the intergovernmental commission, the next 21st meeting of which was held in Moscow on March 15, 2024.According to Mr.Katyrin, cooperation in the field of tourism traditionally remains close. “At the same time, we still have to work on expanding cooperation in such industries as energy, pharmaceuticals and medicine, transport, construction, as well as in the banking sector,” emphasized the head of the Russian Chamber of Commerce and Industry. “We hope that a number of decisions taken by the Cuban Government to create preferential conditions for potential Russian investors will facilitate the implementation of joint industrial and investment projects,” he said.Sergei Katyrin emphasized the importance of developing Russian-Cuban cooperation at the regional level. He recalled that a number of agreements have been concluded both by the administrations of Russian regions and individual provinces of Cuba, and between the Chamber of Commerce and Industry. Such documents were signed by the Republic of Bashkortostan, Moscow, Orenburg and Yaroslavl regions, and Nizhny Novgorod. We organize work throughout the Russian Federation, and it is possible to maintain contacts in all regions. Mr.Katyrin also said that the Chamber of Commerce and Industry has foreign representative offices in 40 countries and 76 business councils, including with Cuba.“We are glad to see our Cuban colleagues at our exhibitions at the EXPOCENTER,” he said. “This is also an opportunity to look at what Russian manufacturers are doing,” he emphasized, noting that exhibitions at the EXPOCENTER could be a good opportunity to present the projects that Cuba will offer to Russian investors.Deputy Prime Minister of the Republic of Cuba Ricardo Cabrisas noted that the meetings held in Moscow were an opportunity to talk about the new circumstances in which Russia lives and in which Cuba lives. According to him, we should look for new approaches for entrepreneurs to find more effective ways to implement our cooperation. He also said that the Cuban Chamber of Commerce and Industry is constantly working in this direction. As a result of the work of the intergovernmental commission held in Moscow, four intergovernmental agreements were signed on additional incentives for Russian entrepreneurs to invest in Cuba. He called for filling the signed documents with real content and restoring a climate of trust between our countries.According to Ricardo Cabrisas, the government of the Republic of Cuba “made a sovereign decision to open the gates to foreign investors and, above all, Russian ones.” A “road map” for the implementation of framework agreements has been developed, a program of bilateral trade cooperation makes it possible to track the areas that countries have identified as fundamental, the representative of the government of the Republic of Cuba emphasized. He noted the efforts of the Russian government to explain to entrepreneurs the new conditions in Cuba.“We can take into account the past positive experience that has been accumulated since the ancient times of the Soviet Union, but there are also new circumstances that cannot be ignored and work with new approaches,” said Ricardo Cabrisas.He drew attention to the need to see and take into account each other's problems. According to him, the introduction of sanctions against Russia turned out to be a boomerang against those who introduced them - Russia survived and confirmed that it has a strong economy and emerged from the situation with good GDP indicators.A representative of the Cuban government invited the head of the Russian Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Sergei Katyrin, to visit the Republic of Cuba.The meeting was attended by Vice-President of the Russian Chamber of Commerce and Industry Vladimir Padalko, Director of the Department of Project and Investment Activities Elena Medvedeva, Deputy Director of the Department of External Relations of the Russian Chamber of Commerce and Industry Ilya Nesterov, Deputy Chairman of the Russia-Cuba Business Council, General Director of NC SESLA Tatyana Mashkova, Ambassador of the Republic of Cuba to Russian Federation H.P. Julio Antonio Garmendia Peña. By Peter Cheremushkin, Chamber Press Office