‘Today we have gathered here to join forces, exchange experiences and build the foundation for preserving existing economic ties and future development,’ he noted in his speech.
Yaruev underlined that in this era of change, events such as the ‘Russia-Balkans’ economic forum are becoming a catalyst for the development of ties between countries. He added that following the collapse of the Soviet Union, no one in Russia took an active interest in the Balkan region, but the situation has changed recently.
‘Hundreds of events, exhibitions, cultural and educational seminars are being held’ said Yaruev. According to him, today more and more people in Russia are learning Serbian and earning ‘a vast colossal of knowledge about the Balkans’
The 3rd economic forum ‘Russia-Balkans in the Architecture of a Multipolar World: Prospects for Economic Integration’ took place in Moscow on 13–14 March. It was attended by over 160 delegates from Balkan countries and 18 regions of the Russian Federation.
