Russian President Vladimir Putin plans busy meetings during the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum. Putin's aide Yuri Ushakov announced the schedule for multiple high-level talks. The Russian leader will meet with news agency heads and BRICS bank president Dilma Rousseff on June 18. Putin discusses bank strategy with Rousseff the same day.
Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto meets Putin on June 19. The two countries will sign a strategic partnership declaration during their talk. South African Vice President Paul Mashatile also speaks with Putin that day. Middle East issues top the agenda for these discussions.
Putin holds three important meetings on June 20. He talks with Bahrain's National Security Adviser Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa first. OPEC Secretary General Haitham al-Ghaith comes next for oil discussions. Chinese Vice Premier Ding Xuexiang rounds out the day's diplomatic schedule.
The forum's main event happens June 20 when Putin speaks at the plenary session. He will share his views on current political and economic situations. Media reports expect Putin to address major global challenges facing Russia and its partners.
Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto meets Putin on June 19. The two countries will sign a strategic partnership declaration during their talk. South African Vice President Paul Mashatile also speaks with Putin that day. Middle East issues top the agenda for these discussions.
Putin holds three important meetings on June 20. He talks with Bahrain's National Security Adviser Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa first. OPEC Secretary General Haitham al-Ghaith comes next for oil discussions. Chinese Vice Premier Ding Xuexiang rounds out the day's diplomatic schedule.
The forum's main event happens June 20 when Putin speaks at the plenary session. He will share his views on current political and economic situations. Media reports expect Putin to address major global challenges facing Russia and its partners.