More than 980 agreements totaling U$71.87 bln (6.4 trillion rubles) were concluded at the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF), Advisor to the Russian President, Executive Secretary of the Forum Organizing Committee Anton Kobyakov said.
“982 agreements were signed for a total of 6.43 trillion rubles. This includes only what is not considered a commercial secret,” he said at a briefing following the forum.
More than 21,000 participants from 139 countries participated in the events of the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF), Advisor to the Russian President, Executive Secretary of the Forum Organizing Committee Anton Kobyakov said.
“Over four days, 21,300 participants from 139 countries took part in the events of the St. Petersburg Economic Forum,” he said at a briefing following the forum.
He noted the participation of 3,550 companies from over 90 countries in this year’s edition.

Kobyakov (pictured above) mentioned that 59 countries expressed their interest in joining BRICS, the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO), and the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU), as these alliances offer new members the chance to enhance collaboration within the frameworks of the multipolar development concept.
“Now most of the Earth’s inhabitants are with us,” the official said, stressing that “Russia and its allies account for nearly 45% of global economy.”
The presidential advisor highlighted the growing significance of the SCO on a global scale. Initially established as a platform for China, Russia, and Central Asian states, its evolution now encompasses India, Pakistan, and Iran, reflecting its active development and expanding influence.
“We can safely say that the SCO is destined to become a new center of economic power in a changing world,” Kobyakov stressed.
The 27th St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF) was held in St. Petersburg from June 5 to 8 under the theme; “The Formation of New Centers of Growth as the Cornerstone of a Multipolar World.”