After finally gaining acceptance to the WTO, Russia is using the momentum to boost its profile in the international community. It hosted the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation meeting in Vladivostok in September and is now aiming to join the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development in a few years.
Speaking at the fourth annual Russia Calling investment forum hosted by VTB Capital this week, President Vladimir Putin said that investment is key for the growth of the economy. “I hope that the WTO accession will have a positive influence on...