○ To enhance development of the Primorksy Region with the goal of hosting the 2012 APEC Summit meeting

 □ Organizer

The Ministry of Economic Development and Trade of the Russian Federation

The Federal Council of the Russian Federal Assembly

The Plenipotentiary Representative of the President of Russia in Far East Federal Region

□ Theme

"Toward Regional Integration: Cooperation between Russia and Asia-Pacific Nations"

- Oil & Gas Export Potential of the Far East of Russia

- International Distribution and Transportation Infrastructure in the Asia-Pacific Region

- Measures to Enhance the Financial Potential of the Pacifir Region.

□ Schedule

7/28   09:30-10:30  Registration

(Sat.) 10:30-11:00  Opening Remarks 

         11:00-14:00   Trade and Investment Cooperation between Russia and Asia-Pacific Nations

         14:00-15:00  Luncheon

         15:00-18:00  Discussion

          Theme 1 : Oil & Gas Export Potential of the Far East of Russia

          Theme 2 : Logistics and Transportation Infrastructure of the Asia-Pacific Region

          Theme 3: Enhancement of the Financial Potential of the Pacific Region     

          20:00-23:00  Dinner Hosted by the Governor

7/29   10:00-12:00  Commemoration Ceremony for the 56th Anniversary of Russian Navy

(Sun.)  14:00-18:00  Industrial Inspection