Tenth Eastern Economic Forum opens in Vladivostok

The 10th Eastern Economic Forum (EEF) opened on Wednesday in Vladivostok, Russia's largest Far Eastern city, drawing representatives from more than 70 countries and regions.

The four-day event, held on the campus of Far Eastern Federal University, runs through September 6 under the theme "The Far East: Cooperation for Peace and Prosperity."

This year's program includes new business dialogue sessions with China, India, Thailand, Myanmar and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN). The annual forum has long focused on unlocking the economic potential of the Russian Far East, and in recent years has become a key platform for Moscow to deepen economic ties with Asia-Pacific partners.

Russian President Vladimir Putin is scheduled to address the plenary session on September 5.

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