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Eurasian Economic Union – Mongolia Free Trade Agreement Expected In December

Asia, China, Economy, Eurasian Economic Union, Trade

The Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) is expected to sign an interim free trade agreement with Mongolia before the end of this year, according to Alexei Overchuk, the Russian Deputy Prime Minister. He stated yesterday (November 26) that “We’re approaching the signing of an interim free trade zone agreement with Mongolia, we’re expecting it.” Numerous infrastructure […]

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Russia Expands East West Cross-Border Transportation As Sanctions Create Alternative Trade Routes

Asia, Foreign Investment, Infrastructure, Investment, Logistics & Transport

Sanctions, and the subsequent need to develop eastern and southern supply chains to and from Russia, have led to a significant shift in Eurasian supply chains to and from Russia. In this article we explain these new emerging routes and their current development.      The North-South Transport Corridor The North-South Transport Corridor (NSTC, also referred to

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Russia To Assist Afghanistan Re-Enter International Community, Develop Regional Trade

Asia, Infrastructure, Investment, Russia's Belt & Road, Trade

Russia intends to develop bilateral cooperation with Afghanistan in various fields, Security Council Secretary Sergey Shoigu has said, in meetings with Afghanistan’s Deputy Prime Minister Mohammed Abdul Kabir. Shoigu paid a visit to Afghanistan on Monday, (November 25) where he met with the country’s top leadership. During four rounds of talks, he discussed economic, transportation

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Russia-Mongolia Railway Border Crossing To China Doubles Freight Capacity  

Asia, China, Infrastructure, Logistics & Transport, Trade

The Naushki border railway crossing between Russia and Mongolia, which is the most in-demand railway crossing between the two countries, has been enlarged and can now accommodate twice as many freight wagons for customs inspection. It has also been digitized, which will speed up border crossings and allow an increase in cargo turnover both between

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Russia – G20 Multilateral Meetings & Declaration: Analysis  

Asia, China, Security, Trade

The G20 annual summit has concluded in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, with Russia attending with Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, South Korea, Türkiye, the United Kingdom, the United States, the African Union and the European Union. The Russian delegation was led by Foreign Minister

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Russia – APEC 2024 Multilateral Meetings & Declaration: Analysis

Asia, China, Latin America, Trade

The Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) annual summit has concluded in Lima, Peru, with Russia as a member along with Australia, Brunei, Canada, Indonesia, Japan, South Korea, Malaysia, New Zealand, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, the United States, Taiwan, Hong Kong, China, Mexico, Papua New Guinea, Chile, Peru, and Vietnam. The Russian delegation was led by Deputy

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First Train Passes Through Russia’s Pacific Railway To Service Asia-Pacific Markets

Asia, China, Energy, Exports, Infrastructure, Logistics & Transport

Russia’s new Pacific Railway has opened, with the first test coal-laden train passing along the route. The laying of the new tracks has been fully completed, with the route expected to be fully operational next year. It has been designed exclusively for the transportation of coal from the Elga deposit in Yakutia to Port Elga

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Northern Sea Route Freight Transit Increases 40% In 2024 

Asia, China, Infrastructure, Investment, Logistics & Transport, Trade

International cargo transit along the Northern Sea Route (NSR) has already reached a volume of 3 million tonnes, exceeding 2023’s figures by 40%, according to Alexey Likhachev, Director General of Rosatom. He was speaking during the launching ceremony of Russia’s latest nuclear icebreaker, “Chukotka”. The vessel is Russia’s fifth nuclear-powered icebreaker, with Russia the only

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Russia To Simplify Foreign Tourism Visa Access To The Russian Far East  

Asia, China, Economy, Infrastructure, Logistics & Transport, Trade

The Russian government and relevant authorities should simplify the possibility for foreign tourists to enter regions of the Russian Far East, President Vladimir Putin has said, in assignments given at the conclusion of meetings with Russian officials during the recent Eastern Economic Forum in Vladivostok. The Russian State Cabinet, together with the Foreign Ministry, the

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Putin’s Speech As 28 New Foreign Ambassadors Present Credentials

Africa, Asia, BRICS, India, Latin America, Security

The Russian President, Vladimir Putin has welcomed 28 new Foreign Ambassadors to Moscow and delivered a keynote speech to them collectively. The new Ambassadors are the highest diplomatic representatives of the following countries: Europe Genc Pecani (Albania), Alexander Rogozhnik (Belarus), Michel Gerebtzoff (Belgium), Ivan Orlic (Bosnia and Herzegovina), Jesper Var (Denmark), Marja Elina Liivala (Finland),

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