The Russian regions will hold a road
show in Finland (Helsinki, Vantaa, Lahti, and Espoo) on 2324 May
2019. Participants in the event will have an opportunity to learn about the
advanced technologies of Finland in such sectors as waste processing, renewable
energy, a closed-loop economy, and smart cities.
«RussianFinnish relations have long-standing historical roots and are a
vivid example of successful regional cooperation. Finland is a strategic partner
of Russia in the modernization of a number of industries and an important trade
and economic counterparty. Finnish companies demonstrate a high level of
business activity and have expressed a willingness to participate in joint
projects with Russia and offer their scientific, technological, and innovative
developments. Strong traditions of active political dialogue have taken hold at
the highest levels on the agenda of major international forums, as evidenced by
the schedule of regular contacts and meetings of our heads of state as part of
the forum pillars of the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum,
International Arctic Forum, and events of the Arctic Council. The programme for
the upcoming road show also includes a visit to a number of technological
enterprises in Finland to learn about the latest innovative solutions in
automation, energy efficiency, and ecology,» Advisor to the President of the
Russian Federation Anton Kobyakov said.
One of the central events of the two-day business
programme will be a presentation of the investment potential of
Russias regions in Finland. Russian regional leaders will speak at the
session. Opening ceremony participants will include: Ambassador Extraordinary
and Plenipotentiary of the Russian Federation to Finland Pavel Kuznetsov,
FinnishRussian Chamber of Commerce CEO Jaana Rekolainen, Acting Trade
Representative of the Russian Federation in Finland Sergey Sinelnikov, and
Roscongress Foundation Chairman of the Board and CEO Alexander Stuglev, among
others.
During the road show, delegations from the Russian regions will visit the
energy company Vantaan Energia in Vantaa, the Kuusakoski Recycling Research
Centre and the Kujala Waste Treatment Centre in Lahti, the energy company
Fortum in Espoo, and other leading companies in Finland.
The event is being organized by the Roscongress Foundation with the support
of the Embassy and Trade Mission of the Russian Federation in the Republic of
Finland, the Embassy of Finland in Moscow, the Ministry of Economic Affairs and
Employment of Finland, Business Finland, the East Office of Finnish Industries,
and the FinnishRussian Chamber of Commerce.
You can take part in the road show and register on the
organizers
website.