In Astana, the Forum of the Mayors of the Silk Road Cities was held, during which, Mr. Vladimir Platonov, the President of the Moscow Chamber of Commerce and Industry, conducted a working meeting with the Secretary-General of the Silk Road International Chamber of Commerce, Mr. Li Zhonghang.
During the talks, the sides discussed the prospects for cooperation between the two Chambers, concerning the creation of a global pan-Eurasian logistics system, as well as the opportunities for expanding trade and enhancing economic ties between the business communities of Moscow and the People's Republic of China. The Secretary General of the Silk Road ICC specifically emphasized the report of the President of the Moscow Chamber of Commerce, which presented Moscow's investment opportunities and innovative technologies in hospitality of the Russian capital. Mr. Li Zhonghang proposed to continue the dialogue during the Global Business Forum, which will be held in China, in October.
Mr. Platonov, in turn, invited the leadership and members of the Silk Road International Chamber of Commerce to participate in the business program of the Moscow Urban Forum - 2018, which is being held for the first time by the Moscow Chamber of Commerce on the 18-19th of July.