From May 17 to 21, the Russian NEAR-member regional governments attended the Russia-China EXPO, which was hosted by Harbin, China.
The event was attended by a total of 16 Russian regions including NEAR members: Sakha Republic; the Republic of Buryatia; the Republic of Khakassia; Tomsk Region; Amur Region; Sakhalin Region; Primorsky Territory; Khabarovsk; and Krasnoyarsk.
On May 17, President Vladimir Putin of Russia made a state visit to the EXPO.