Petersburg: A total of 1,060 agreements worth 6.3 trillion rubles (about 80.3 billion U.S. dollars) were signed at the 28th St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF), Russian presidential adviser Anton Kobyakov said yesterday.
According to Nam News Network, Russian President Vladimir Putin delivered the keynote address during the forum's plenary session on Friday. The forum continues to be a significant event for international economic discussions and partnerships.
Kobyakov also announced that Saudi Arabia will be the guest country at SPIEF 2026. This announcement highlights the forum's role in fostering international economic relationships.
First held in 1997, SPIEF has grown into one of Russia's most important platforms for economic dialogue, attracting global business leaders and policymakers to discuss economic strategies and partnerships.