The official opening ceremony and the first opening session of the 29th St Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF) - 'Pragmatic Dialogue: The Path to a Stable Future' takes place on Thursday, June 4.

Deputy Prime Minister of the Russian Federation Alexander Novak, Executive Director of the APEC Secretariat Eduardo Pedrosa, First Vice President of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar Nyo Saw, and First Deputy Prime Minister of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam Pham Gia Tuc.

Held annually since 1997, SPIEF is a unique gathering in the world of business. The event has become a leading global platform for discussion of key economic challenges and opportunities in Russia, emerging markets and worldwide. The 29th edition of SPIEF takes place on June 3-6.