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The strategy for the development of tourism infrastructure in the Leningrad region is an advanced example of cooperation between the state and business A panel discussion at the Forum of Strategists 2023 was devoted to the discussion of tourism sovereignty. The first deputy chairman of the Committee for Economic Development and Investment Activities of the Leningrad Region, Yegor Mishcheryakov, spoke about the creation of the strategy. This is so far the first and only example in Russia of how the region, in response to increased demand, has developed an investment strategy for the development of hotel infrastructure. Growth points have been identified, and the development of investment lots is now being completed. Practical examples were also presented. For example, Galina Stepanova, General Director of Usadba Maryino LLC, spoke about her experience in developing a point of attraction in the Leningrad region. During this session, the heads of Vyborg and Pskov signed a cooperation agreement. On the occasion of the signing of the agreement, Valery Savinov presented his colleague with a friendship scarf depicting the two cities.

The Emperium shipyard in Otradnoye is preparing a site for new capacities to produce up to 20 environmentally friendly and silent electric vessels per year with a full production cycle. A meeting took place between the first deputy chairman of the Committee for Economic Development and Investment Activities of the Leningrad Region, E.S. Mishcheryakov, and representatives of the Economic Development Agency of the Leningrad Region with the management of the company, during which the investor spoke about the progress of the investment project, further prospects and development plans for the company. Electric ships are technologically advanced and environmentally friendly; their modern design combines functionality and attractive appearance. Innovative recreational transport from the Leningrad region is now actively used on the rivers and canals of Moscow, Krasnoyarsk and Nizhny Novgorod.

The country's largest rating agency "Expert RA" in the rating of investment attractiveness of Russian regions included the Leningrad region in subgroup A-2 "Very high level of investment attractiveness." The Leningrad region has improved its position in the ranking compared to last year, despite sanctions pressure and related challenges. Alexander Drozdenko commented on the rating results: “Investor confidence is a significant indicator; it remains unchanged, despite sanctions pressure and “black swans.” Today, the economy of the Leningrad region has confirmed its stability, and the regional administration has confirmed its systematic and responsible work with investors.”

▪️ More than 700 participants offline and online ▪️ 4 agreements, 3 of them investment agreements for a total investment amount of 8.4 billion rubles ▪️ Rich program short and to the point: plenary open dialogue, Investment Council and exchange of business contacts ▪️ Many interesting reports, speeches, meetings and acquaintances ▪️ Location - in the Leningrad region, at the all-season resort "Okhta Park" Thanks to everyone - participants, ideological inspirers, partners and organizers - for the wonderful atmosphere of BRIEF!

A delegation of businessmen from the People's Republic of China held talks with manufacturers and suppliers of fertilizers from the Leningrad Region. At the site of the Industrial Development Center of the Leningrad Region, regional companies presented their capabilities and spoke about the experience of cooperation with China. The meeting was organized by the Committee for Economic Development and Investment Activities of the Leningrad Region with the assistance of the Economic Development Agency. China is the largest partner in trade relations of the Leningrad Region and since 2018 has been ranked first in terms of trade. Companies in the Leningrad region can supply peat, fertilizers, biological products for animal husbandry and agriculture. According to a representative of the Chinese delegation, China is interested in the products of companies from the Leningrad region, especially peat is in demand as an organic way to enrich the soil.

Prospects for the development of bilateral cooperation were discussed at the meeting by Governor of the Leningrad Region Alexander Drozdenko and Deputy Prime Minister of the Republic of Belarus Leonid Zayats. “The conditions of the sanctions played on the development of our ties. Over the past year, the trade turnover between our regions has grown by a quarter. We not only intensified our traditional contacts, but also opened up new areas of cooperation, in particular, within a year we organized relationships in the field of veterinary medicine and replaced imported vaccines. We hope for the development of a joint project for the construction of the Amkodor equipment plant, we will develop the construction of well-proven drinking water treatment plants. We are considering expanding the programs for the purchase of urban transport and forestry equipment. We have gained a good pace of cooperation and we will keep them,” said Alexander Drozdenko, noting the importance of relations in the field of culture, tourism, and youth policy. Deputy Prime Minister of the Republic of Belarus Leonid Zayats also noted the high level of cooperation between the two regions, stressed the importance of implementing projects in the agro-industrial complex, building a plant for the production of tracks and agricultural machinery in the Gatchina region. The parties agreed that the dialogue will continue in June 2023, in the Leningrad region at the XI joint meeting of the working group on cooperation between the Leningrad region and the Republic of Belarus and in September in Minsk, where it is planned to sign the Agreement between the government of the Leningrad region and the Minsk regional executive committee. Reference At the end of 2022, the trade turnover of the Leningrad Region with the Republic of Belarus increased by 25%. The Republic of Belarus took 2nd place in terms of trade, 1st place in imports and 2nd place in exports among the CIS counterparties of the Leningrad Region.

The Governor of the region Alexander Drozdenko held a working meeting with the Honorary Consul of the Syrian Arab Republic in St. Petersburg Ghazi Mlaz. “I hope that today's meeting will be a new step for the development of Russian-Syrian relations at the regional level. We have proposals for cooperation in the economy, social and humanitarian spheres, in the development of trade relations. We are ready to participate in investment projects on the territory of the Syrian Arab Republic through the Leningrad business. In addition, we are planning, with your help, to organize closer communication between the youth of our states. We host such forums as "Ladoga" and "Alexander Nevsky", where we invite representatives of youth organizations. We are also ready to provide comprehensive support in the field of education and invite Syrian students to study at the Leningrad State University. Pushkin,” the governor said, noting that this issue had already been discussed with the leadership of the university. Alexander Drozdenko also expressed condolences and support to the people of Syria affected by the earthquake. Each district of the Leningrad Region participated in the collection of aid - more than two tons of humanitarian aid was sent from the region. Parcels for the Syrians were collected by caring Leningraders, youth, public organizations, activists of the Leningrad Volunteer and the movement #We are together.

The ASI Center for Best Practices and Expertise organized a presentation of the Green Corridor system for executive authorities and development agencies from 58 regions of the Russian Federation. Director of the Economic Development Agency of the Leningrad Region Anastasia Mikhalchenko presented the practice and talked about the goals of creating the system - improving interaction with the investor, accelerating processes and approvals during the implementation of investment projects at every level - from OIVs to municipal authorities, business development institutions and resource supply organizations. The main plans for 2023 were also announced - the finalization of the unique CRM system "Investor's Personal Account" and the introduction of the "Green Corridor" system in 10 more municipal districts that were not previously among the pilot ones. The participants were interested in the ways and timing of the implementation of the practice. Recall that the system for working with investors "Green Corridor" entered the top 10 Russian practices for working with investors according to the Ministry of Economic Development of the Russian Federation and the Agency for Strategic Initiatives, the system is presented on the Smartek platform. The "Green Corridor" as a system for working with investors was developed and implemented by the Economic Development Agency of the Leningrad Region.

On January 26, 2023, negotiations were held to establish contacts between the Leningrad Region and the Eastern Cape of the Republic of South Africa and discuss the prospects for mutually beneficial cooperation. The meeting was organized via videoconferencing and chaired by the Consul General of the Russian Federation in Cape Town A.V.Malenko. In his speech, the Chairman of the Committee for External Relations of the Leningrad Region, O.A. Konovalov, noted that the Leningrad Region is open for cooperation and is ready to work with African partners to build new supply chains and promote goods produced by the Leningrad Region to the markets of the Republic of South Africa and other African countries. In order to develop and deepen foreign economic relations, O.A. Konovalov suggested considering the issue of establishing cooperation between the Leningrad Regional Chamber of Commerce and Industry and the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of the Eastern Cape province. The chairman of the committee also noted that an additional step to strengthen mutual understanding and friendship between the regions could be the development of inter-municipal twinning relations. The First Deputy Chairman of the Committee for Economic Development and Investment Activities of the Leningrad Region, E.S. Mishcheryakov, noted promising sectors for the development of cooperation: timber processing, food industry, chemical industry, agro-industrial complex, alternative energy. As part of the deepening of cooperation between Rosmolodezh and the National Agency for Youth Development of the Republic of South Africa, the Chairman of the Committee on Youth Policy of the Leningrad Region M.A. Grigorieva invited partners from the Eastern Cape province to the annual Interregional Youth Educational Forum of the Northwestern Federal District "Ladoga", scheduled to be held in September 2023. It was also noted that in the field of youth policy, a promising area is cooperation in the preparation of the youth day on the sidelines of the Second Russia-Africa Summit. Malusi Mahlulo, General Director for International Relations of the Office of the Premier of the Eastern Cape Province, noted that cooperation in the spheres of economy, culture, sports and tourism, and education could become promising areas of cooperation between the Leningrad Region and the Eastern Cape Province. Representatives of the Leningrad region received an invitation to take part in the National Arts Festival in Makanda, which is held annually in July. As a result of the meeting, the parties agreed to sign an agreement on cooperation between the Leningrad Region and the Eastern Cape province, as well as other partnership agreements within the framework of the Second Russia-Africa Summit and Economic Forum under the motto "For Peace, Security and Development", which will be held in July 2023 in St. Petersburg. To work out these initiatives and issues, the parties agreed to hold the next working meeting in March 2023.

As part of the cooperation between the Economic Development Agency of the Leningrad Region and the Mogilev Regional Development Agency, a large number of events will be held in 2023. Pay attention to the list: March 2023 Online conference with the business community of the Mogilev and Leningrad regions. March 14-17, 2023 International specialized and national exhibition of the construction industry: Budexpo 2023 (Minsk) March 28-31, 2023 International specialized exhibition for the electronic and electrical industry: “Automation. Electronics (Minsk) March 28-31, 2023 Specialized Exhibition of Water and Heat Supply: "Water and Heat 2023" (Minsk) April 04-07, 2023 International exhibition of metallurgy "Metalworking 2023" (Minsk) April 18-21, 2023 International specialized forum on telecommunications, information and banking technologies "TIBO 2023" (Minsk) June 06-10, 2023 International specialized exhibition of the agricultural industry "Belagro 2023" (Minsk) September 21, 2023 V Baltic Regional Investment Forum BRIEF’23 (St. Petersburg) September 26-28, 2023 International specialized exhibition of the petrochemical and oil and gas industry “Chemistry. Oil and gas 2023" (Minsk) September 26-28, 2023 International Exhibition of Technologies and Innovations in Industry: Belarusian Industrial and Innovation Forum (Minsk) November 2023 Participation of a delegation from the Leningrad Region in the XIV International Economic Forum "Mill of Success" (Mogilev) Online events organized by the State Institution "National Investment and Privatization Agency" November 14-17, 2023 International specialized exhibition-fair "ProdExpo"