5 March 2024
Anton Kobyakov, Adviser
to the President of the Russian Federation, and Zhou Liqun, Chairman of the
Chinese Entrepreneurs Union in Russia, met in Moscow.
“The year 2024 is a landmark year for Russian-Chinese relations. We
celebrate the 75th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations
between the countries. In this regard, it is important to note the role of
Russian and Chinese entrepreneurs in strengthening economic cooperation and
creating favourable conditions for investment activity in our countries,” said
Anton Kobyakov, Adviser to the President of the Russian Federation.
The participants of the meeting discussed the development of
business relations between the countries and the creation of instruments for
the mutual promotion and informational support of entrepreneurial initiatives
of Russia and China.
“Chinese companies are
interested in further business development in Russia, despite the challenges
Russia faces in international trade. The Chinese Entrepreneurs Union in Russia unites
4,000 members who make a significant contribution to the development of
economic relations between Russia and China. Taking part in projects aimed at
solving investment challenges creates a wide range of opportunities for both
Russian and Chinese companies focused on establishing mutual contacts and
entering joint markets,” emphasized Zhou Liqun, Chairman of the Chinese
Entrepreneurs Union in Russia.
An important part of
the meeting was the discussion about strengthening cooperation within the
mechanisms developed by the governments of the two countries and the work of
business missions at various business platforms. They discussed the
participation of representatives of Chinese entrepreneurs in the events and
projects of the Roscongress Foundation: the St. Petersburg International
Economic Forum, the Eastern Economic Forum and the Caucasus Investment Forum.
In recent years, the Foundation has paid special attention to strengthening ties
between Russian business and foreign companies, primarily from China and other
friendly countries interested in the Russian market.
The Foundation’s
ecosystem of investment projects includes the Invest in Russia project and the
International Centre for Joint Initiatives (ICJI), through which the
Roscongress Foundation has already signed a number of cooperation agreements
with Chinese companies and business organizations.