His Highness the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani will participate in the upcoming St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF) 2021, at the invitation of the Russian President Vladimir Putin.

The prestigious global forum will be held from June 2 to 5. HH The Amir will deliver a speech in the main session via videoconferencing on June 4.

Qatar will become the guest nation at SPIEF 2021, which is set to convene leading Russian and international companies, political figures and business leaders from around the world, and will be held under the patronage of the Russian President.

Qatar’s participation at the high-level forum will cement its business and economic ties with Russia, with a plethora of new partnership agreements expected to be finalized between the two countries.

HH the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani will participate in St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF) 2021, at the invitation of HE President of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putin, which will take place from June 2 to 5, 2021.#QNA pic.twitter.com/trKAzllxt6

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According to the Qatari Media Relations Office at the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum, the Qatari delegation is expected to be amongst the largest business delegations yet to be formed for an external forum of this type.

This reflects Qatar’s commitment to expanding the bilateral economic ties with the Russian Federation and expanding them to new horizons.

The delegation comprises over 50 Qatari organizations with businessmen, high-ranking officials and political figures, heads of authorities and civil society organizations.

Within the framework of the SPIEF business program, discussions will be held on the industrial, economic, investment, technological, educational, cultural and sports potential of the State of Qatar.

The SPIEF exhibition program will be enhanced by the Qatar Pavilion, representing multiple Qatari entities and hosting bilateral meetings, debates, and round tables on Qatar's bilateral engagement with Russia and other countries.

An extensive program of Qatari cultural events has also been prepared. It will be held within the framework of the Forum at various venues around St. Petersburg. Residents and guests of St. Petersburg may also attend the events of this cultural program.

For more information on SPIEF 2021, click here. 

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Source: QNA