The parties discussed prospects for trade and economic relations within Greater Eurasia and identified opportunities for cooperation between Russian and European businesses at international forums.
At the XVII Eurasian Economic Forum in Verona, held in Ras Al Khaimah (UAE) on December 5 and 6 2024, Fallico invited participants — including representatives of the European business community — to take part in major international events in 2025.
They include the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum from June 18 to 21, the Eastern Economic Forum from September 3 to 6 and Russian Energy Week from October 15 to 17.
Fallico expressed hope that economic diplomacy would foster dialogue among entrepreneurs from different countries and help stabilize the geopolitical situation.
"The annual Verona Eurasian Economic Forum enables the development of inter-country business dialogue across Greater Eurasia," Fallico said.
The event typically attracts more than 1,000 participants from 30 countries, he explained, and has branched out from its origins in Italy. The forum was held in Azerbaijan in 2022, Uzbekistan in 2023 and the United Arab Emirates in 2024.
"Russia offers many opportunities for European businesses that share common values across a broad range of sectors, including energy, infrastructure, transportation, finance and healthcare," Kobyakov said, voicing his confidence that the forum would help promote and implement new business projects.
At the end of the meeting, Kobyakov invited Fallico to discussions at forthcoming major business platforms and expressed hope for continued dialogue on expanding business contacts at the XVIII Eurasian Economic Forum in Verona.