About Eastern Economic Forum (EEF):
- It is an annual international forum established in 2015.
- It is held annually in Vladivostok, Russia.
- Objective: To support the economic development of Russia’s Far East and to expand international cooperation in the Asia-Pacific region.
- It is a key international platform for establishing and strengthening ties within the Russian and global investment communities.
- The forum provides a platform for government representatives, businesses, investors, and experts to discuss economic cooperation and investment opportunities.
- It increasingly attracts guests from widely different countries, especially leaders of China, India, Malaysia, Mongolia, and Myanmar.
Key facts about the Russian Far East:
- It is the easternmost part of Russia.
- It is a cold, inhospitable, and sparsely populated
- The macro-region borders two oceans, the Pacific and the Arctic, and five countries (China, Japan, Mongolia, the United States, and the DPRK).
- The Far Eastern region spreads over four time zones and various climate zones: from northern deserts to subtropics.
- It is rich in natural resources like gold, diamonds, oil, natural gas,
- About 1/3 of all coal reserves and hydro-engineering resources of the country are here.
