"Chinese investors are the most active foreign financial partners implementing projects in the Far East. This is facilitated by the preferential regimes of the Advanced Special Economic Zones and the Free Port of Vladivostok. There are 59 projects with a total investment volume exceeding 1 trillion rubles. Among them is a major project like the Amur Gas Chemical Complex,"

“The Forum is a leading international platform that helps build lasting economic connections. Bahrain’s participation at SPIEF with the special status of guest country reflects the high level of dialogue between our two nations. We are grateful to His Majesty for the attention given to the Forum and look forward to productive cooperation in St. Petersburg,”

“It is a great honour for us to be the guest country at SPIEF in the year marking the 35th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Bahrain and Russia. His Majesty views participation in the Forum as a strategic international objective. We hold the culture and traditions of Russia, its people, and its role in the world in the highest regard,”

“The film programme of the International Arctic Forum 2025 will help strengthen national identity, promote cultural values and unite generations around important historical dates and national symbols. Thanks to its free format, this programme will be available to all residents of Murmansk Region and guests of the Forum. These are not just films or cartoons – they are a kind of part of the cultural mission of the largest Arctic event,”

"The theme of this year’s forum, To Live in the North, fully reflects one of our key priorities for the development of the Arctic – the comprehensive renovation and provision of public amenities in cities and towns, the improvement of people’s quality of life. This will be achieved first and foremost through the creation of modern jobs, further economic revival, and a boost to the social sphere. The Russian Arctic offers a wealth of opportunities for growth and progress. It is a place where the skills and talents of young people can be put to use along with the expertise offered by professionals across various specializations. It is a place where bold entrepreneurial, scientific, and creative initiatives can be brought to life. And we are committed to working together with all interested partner nations and intergovernmental organizations in this major endeavour".

"Chinese investors are the most prevalent foreign residents of the Far Eastern preferential regimes. The AmurExpo Economic Forum provides another opportunity for entrepreneurs from the two countries to find a business partner and discuss the implementation of investment projects and business ideas,"

"This year, we are celebrating the 75th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between our countries, and we are also accepting Indonesia into BRICS, which is evidence of the dynamic development of cooperation between our countries. The Russian-Indonesian business dialogue has every chance of attaining a new level. Moreover, we are on the verge of signing an agreement on a free trade zone between the Eurasian Economic Union and Indonesia",

“Indonesia is a promising destination for Russian exports. It is the main economy of Southeast Asia, and the country’s accession to BRICS further strengthens its position on the world stage. Now is the time for Russian businesses to enter the Indonesian market, using all available tools and opportunities. In Jakarta, with the support of the Russian Export Center, companies will present a wide range of products and solutions: from food products to information technologies,”

"Particularly notable is the active participation of the Global South, whose contribution to the global economy is growing rapidly. We are witnessing more interest in the Forum agenda from Asia, Africa, and Latin America than ever before,"

"Qatar was the first country from the Arab world to participate as a guest country at the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum in 2021. Today’s forum is a logical continuation of this course toward deepening cooperation and launching new joint projects,"

"Our companies are ready to share expertise and best practices in healthcare, creating comfortable and safe urban environments, as well as expanding cooperation in areas such as tourism, transport and logistics, high-tech industries, pharmaceuticals, hydrogen energy, peaceful nuclear technology, and digital solutions," he said.

"Today’s event has effectively become a continuation of a series of business contacts and meetings that have been shaping a solid foundation for Russian-Qatari cooperation over the past years,"

"Joint work at SPIEF, a key international discussion platform, will give impetus to the development of long-term mutual dialogue between Russia and Indonesia across a wide range of areas. The countries officially cooperate within BRICS, and this cooperation should be expanded within the framework of Russia's Eurasian economic collaboration with ASEAN countries,"

"The Indonesian business community is interested in developing practical cooperation with Russia, both on a bilateral basis and within the framework of the Russia-ASEAN dialogue partnership,"

"The business program of the festival was aimed at creating conditions for the implementation of new social and humanitarian international projects — such cooperation fosters the development of a new model of international relations in a multipolar world,"

"Last year, the Sultanate of Oman was a guest country at the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum. The memorandum that was signed confirms our countries’ interest in joining efforts to develop mutually beneficial cooperation on a long-term basis and continue the dialogue that began at the SPIEF 2024."
noted Alexander Stuglev, CEO of the Roscongress Foundation.

"By joining forces, both organizations seek to promote more dynamic, mutually beneficial relations that will not only facilitate bilateral trade, but also strengthen cultural and economic ties between the two countries. The memorandum serves as a platform for promoting a business dialogue between Russia and Oman,”

Omani Ambassador to the Russian Federation Hamoud bin Salem Al Tuwaih said.

"This open and constructive dialogue is especially important today, as we must work together to find new paths for development and strengthen the legal foundations of a fair, multipolar world,"

"SPILF has already become a platform for strategic dialogue. Here, ideas are born, urgent issues are debated, and important historical dilemmas are explored. Even when discussing issues of the past, let alone current topics, we are laying a solid foundation for the future,"

"Qatar is an important strategic partner for Russia and the Gulf states. As the country's economy grows, so does the demand for resources and goods, and Russian businesses are ready to meet this demand. To enhance cooperation, the joint Russian-Qatar commissions on trade, economic, and technical collaboration have resumed their work this year. Strategic priorities for cooperation have also been identified,"

"Russia views Africa as a unique and dynamically developing continent of the future, consistently advocating for strengthening its position in the multipolar world order architecture, and ensuring that the unified and independent voice of Africans is heard and taken into account on the international stage,"

"Under the preferential regimes of the Far East with the participation of Chinese capital, 58 projects are being implemented with a total investment volume of over 1 trillion rubles. These include projects such as the construction of the Amur Gas Chemical Complex with an investment volume of more than 890 billion rubles, as well as a number of other major projects in agriculture, logistics, and construction,"

"The forum is of strategic importance for further strengthening the comprehensive partnership and trust-based dialogue between Russia and China. The Khabarovsk Territory, as a border region, plays an important role in the development of bilateral cooperation in economic, cultural, and humanitarian spheres,"