Economic cooperation between Norway and the Russian Federation has experienced positive developments the last 20 years. A significant number of companies from Norwegian side are involved in the market. Less Russian companies to Norway, but the larger Russian oil and gas corporations are all today active on the Norwegian continental shelf. We have one common challenge – there is a significant lack of diversification in bilateral trade. Therefore, when restrictive measures were introduced in 2014, the consequences for Norwegian export to the neighboring market dropped to export level as in the beginning of the 1990s. Russian export to Norway, however, can note more positive developments in spite of the present trade obstacles. Time has come for diversification both in respect to commodities crossing borders as well as a need for strengthened B2B developments between SMEs and cooperation with more regions in the vast Russian market This session focus on these opportunities, and mainly with Russian speakers informing about economic developments of importance in the Russian market and presentation of business opportunities in regional Russia. Do not miss the session.
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Moderator: Mr. Jarle Forbord, Managing Director, NRCC Moderator: Mr. Vladimir Padalko, Vice President, CCI of Russia |
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14:00-14:05 |
Introduction By Moderators of the session |
14:05-14:20 | The Russian banking system – adapting to the market situation. Steps for further development. By Mr. Dmitry Lyakishev, Head of the International Department, Bank of Russia (TBC) |
14:20-14:35 | Eurasian Economic Commission – benefits of united customs regulations for Norwegian companies. By Mr. Anton Azarov, Head of Section for International Interaction, Integration Development Department of the Eurasian Economic Commission (EEC) TBC |
14:35-14:45 |
SME support system of Russian Small and Medium Business Corporation |
14:45-14:55 |
Legal instruments to mitigate risks in Russia |
15:05-15:15 |
What effect oil price drop has on economic development of Russia and other oil exporters |
15:05-15:15 |
Murmansk – a “home market” for Norwegian businesses |
15:35-15:45 |
Protecting and ensuring the interests of Norwegian investors in the Russian financial market |
15:35-15:45 |
Contemporary Russian-Norwegian economic and business relations |
15:35-15:45 |
Khanty-Mansi region – Business opportunities for Norwegian companies in the |
15:45-16:15 | Discussion/Panel |
*Program is subject to change.