The Business Council meeting was attended by over 200 participants from Russia and China, including the Ministry for the Development of the Russian Far East, the Ministry of Commerce of China and the Investment Promotion Bureau of the Ministry of Commerce of China, FEDC, VEB.RF, regions of the Far Eastern Federal District, and major private businesses. Priority topics included cooperation in agriculture, mining, logistics, construction, energy, and tourism.
The Russian delegation was led by Alexander Kakhidze, Chairman of the Russian section of the Business Council and CEO of the “Fininvest” Group of Companies. The Chinese delegation was led by Di Wei, Chairman of the Chinese section of the Business Council and Deputy CEO of China Railways.
Nikolai Zapryagaev, CEO of the Far East and Arctic Development Corporation, noted that the business council is not only a platform for exchanging experiences and initiatives in developing Russian-Chinese business, but also a starting point for practical steps in implementing projects.
"Today, I will present systemic support tools for investors and businesses, as well as specific projects in the Russian Far East that offer opportunities for joint work between Russian and Chinese partners. The Corporation manages six preferential regimes in the Far East and the Arctic, covering 55% of Russia's territory. These include 18 advanced development territories (ASEZ), a Free Port of Vladivostok (FPV) in five coastal regions of the Far East, a Special Administrative Region (SAR) – an offshore zone on Russky Island, a special regime on the Kuril Islands (KIRF), and the Arctic Zone of the Russian Federation – the world's largest economic zone. In January 2026, a new ecosystem was launched – an International Advanced Development Territory to attract foreign investment in priority sectors," Nikolai Zapryagaev announced.