Sanctions are not repaid to the interest of western partners SPIEF: expert – a REGNUM

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St. Petersburg, June 19, 2015, 11:50 – REGNUM Business in Europe and the world in general has always looked to Russia and was interested in mutually beneficial cooperation. Of course, imposed sanctions against Russia imposed a certain imprint on the relations of the countries, but despite this interest in cooperation and investment in Russia’s Western partners have not faded. This was stated by a member of the Board of the Moscow branch of “SUPPORT of RUSSIA» Dmitriev , commenting on June 19 told IA REGNUM the interest of foreign countries to Russia at the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF).

«Interesting fact: with the introduction of sanctions, trade between Russia and Europe has decreased, but between Russia and the United States has increased, it is a real indicator of what really benefit limitations and who does not”, – stated the expert.

He said that “business representatives to actively participate in the forum, it is worth noting that the interest shown in a completely different industries. Of course, great attention is paid to the oil and gas sector, industry, but the main issue – the financial sector, which is now severely limited because of sanctions ».

« Now actively contracted, especially with Chinese partners. The center of world economic development has long shifted to the East, and this contributed to the sanctions. Besides, Russia is long overdue to send a vector of development in this direction, “- said Dmitriev.

«However, the sanction of the Economic Forum is not much affected, because it is the political plane. Living conditions are eloquent testimony to the fact that Russia is a very attractive country for investment, that we are open and honest partner to work with Western businessmen, “- said the expert.

As reported IA REGNUM , 18-19 June in Saint Petersburg passes XIX Petersburg International Economic Forum. SPIEF – a playground, where there are leaders of new economic powers to discuss key economic issues facing Russia, emerging markets and the world as a whole. The forum is held since 1997. Since 2006 SPIEF is held under the patronage of the President of Russia.

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