The three-day Eastern Economic Forum kicked off in Vladivostok on Wednesday. Russia has been hosting the meeting in the Pacific coast city since 2015 to boost partnerships with Asian countries. Leaders from India, Japan, Malaysia and Mongolia are expected to attend the forum. Earlier, Russian President Vladimir Putin met with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi for talks on investment and trade.

Q1: Chinese Vice Premier Hu Chunhua will attend the forum. Is there a chance for China and Russia to seek to deepen economic ties at the event?

Q2: Narendra Modi is the first Indian prime minister to visit the Russian far-eastern region. What are the highlights of Modi's trip?