Eastern Economic Forum Set To Begin In Vladivostok

VLADIVOSTOK, Russia, Sept 3 (Bernama-Sputnik) -- The ninth Eastern Economic Forum (EEF) is scheduled to commence on Tuesday in Vladivostok, Russia.

The forum, held in the Pacific coast city, will bring together international participants to discuss economic development and cooperation in the Asia-Pacific region, reported Sputnik.

The EEF is an international platform that brings together business leaders, politicians and public figures from around the world to discuss the development of the Russian Far East and its integration into the Asia-Pacific region. This year's edition under the motto "Far East 2030. Combining strengths to create new potential" aims to develop the economy of the Far East and expand international cooperation in the Asia-Pacific region.

Russian President Vladimir Putin will attend the event and address the forum's plenary session, scheduled for September 5 at 15:00 local time (05:00 GMT). Putin will be joined by Malaysian Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim and Chinese Vice President Han Zheng.

Over 4,200 people from more than 40 countries and territories have confirmed their participation in the Eastern Economic Forum so far, including high-level delegations coming from China, Malaysia and other Asia-Pacific nations.

Ahead of the EFF, aviation security has been strengthened at Vladivostok International Airport to prepare the air hub for more than 680 inbound and outgoing flights. All structural divisions have been transferred to an enhanced operating mode.

The forum will be held on the campus of the Far Eastern Federal University from September 3-6. Sputnik is the official media partner of the forum.

--BERNAMA-SPUTNIK