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12.02.2016
IV Russian-Italian workshop in Milan (Italy).
February 12, 2016. K. V. Krokhin took part in the IV Russian-Italian workshop in Milan (Italy), organized by the Association "Conoscere Eurasia" with the support of Banca Intesa. The panel discussed the issues of development and the strategic partnership between Italy and Russia.
At the plenary meeting present were: the General Consul of Russian Federation in Milan Alexander Nurizade, The Italian Ambassador in Russia Cesare Maria Ragaglini, Head of Division for international Affairs and relations with foreign organizations of the Ministry of economic development of Italy Paola Brunetti, The Director of the ICE office in Milan, Marinella Loddo.
Alexander Nurizade, General Consul of the Russian Federation, in his speech mentioned the revitalization of economic cooperation between the two countries, noting the recent visit of the delegation of the Government and Parliament of Lombardy to Moscow, with which the Italian-Russian Business Conference on inter-regional cooperation “Made with Italy” has successfully passed 20.01.2016 at the site of the Moscow chamber of Commerce and industry.
The representative of the Ministry of economic development of Italy Paola Brunetti told about the strategic nature of relations with Russia, about the main priorities, with the support of export of products of industrial and innovative Italian companies. Mrs. Brunetti highlighted the activity of the Lombardy region in the development of international relations and mentioned the Republic of Bashkortostan in a number of successful examples of interregional cooperation in supporting small and medium businesses.
The Director of the ICE office in Milan, Marinella Loddo pointed to the necessity of development of cooperation primarily in the innovation sector, because in this area it is possible to expect growth of indicators in conditions of General economic stagnation.
The proof of such fidelity is the successful implementation of the innovative project of the first car sharing in Russia under the brand name "Delimobil", which was launched in Moscow in September 2015. for money of Italian investors (the company "General invest") in the presence of the Mayor of Moscow Sergey Sobyanin and Ambassador of Italy in Russia Cesare Maria Ragaglini.
Chairman of the Board of Directors of Banca Intesa, President of the Association "Conoscere Eurasia" Professor Antonio Fallico pointed to the emergence of new opportunities for Italian companies in Russia.
“In Russia export of traditional products labeled "Made in Italy" is significantly reducing, but at the same time in Russia there are arising new opportunities for Italian companies in innovative industries, science and technical sphere and information technologies", — said the Chairman of the Board of Directors of Banca Intesa, President of the Association "conoscere Eurasia" Antonio Fallico.
“The partnership with Italian companies perfectly fits in this scenario, in case if they have novelties and high production standards. It is necessary to accompany the current stage of technological, industrial and infrastructural progress that is rapidly happening in Russia. Russia needs not only Made in Italy ("Made in Italy"), but Made with Italy ("Made with Italy")", — said Professor A. Fallico.
In the course of the workshop K. V. Krokhin held several important bilateral meetings to discuss the development of direct flights between Moscow and Bergamo, the Moscow's support of the Italian-Russian business event Task Force in June 2016 in Bergamo, the organization of effective interaction between MCCI and Milan office of ICE in attracting and supporting Italian companies interested in entering the Russian market.
During the visit to Lombardy K. V. Krokhin gave an interview to a leading economic journal, Italy's "Il sole 24 Orе" and popular radio station "Radio 24Оrе sole", which in detail told about development of interregional cooperation, the successful examples of the realized projects such as "Delimobil", the role of the MCCI Italian Commission in these processes, the principles of selection of the Russian and Italian regions for inclusion in the plan of priority measures for 2016.
Also, on February 12 there was the President of the Italian Commission K.V. Krokhin’s visit to the beautiful Bergamo city in Lombardy, where Mr. Krokhin has held talks with General Secretary of the Chamber of Commerce of Bergamo Emanuele Prati.
The sides expressed mutual interest in development of relations between businessmen from Russian regions and businessmen of Bergamo city, as well as reaffirmed their commitment to active support for the preparation and holding of Task Force business events in June 2016 in Bergamo.
Interview of the President of the Italian Commission K.V. Krokhin Radio 24 (Il Sole 24 Ore, Milan)
Media about the Event:
http://it.rbth.com/economia/2016/02/15/russia_il_paese_delle_nuove_opportunita_567805
http://it.rbth.com/economia/2016/02/12/fallico-innovazione-apre-nuovi-scenari-di-business_567227