Lord Mandelson speaking on the impact on companies’ operations of Russia’s accession to the WTO
The impact on companies’ operations of Russia’s accession to the WTO
26th of October, 2012
British Ambassador's Residence in Moscow
Sofiyskaya Embankment, 14
9.30 – 13.00
Programme
09:30 – 10.00 |
Registration | |
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10.00 – 10.15 10.20 – 10.35 |
Welcome address
Tim Barrow, Her Majesty's UK Ambassador to the Russian Federation Boris Tkachenko, Head of International Business Leaders Forum in Russia (IBLF Russia) Alexey Grigoriev, Director of Department of Corporate Communications Siemens, Russia The impact on companies’ operations of Russia’s accession to the WTO Lord Mandelson, EU Trade Commissioner 2004-2008 | |
10.35 – 12.15 |
Discussion “The impact on companies’ operations of Russia’s accession to the WTO” What are the risks and opportunities business expect in connection with Russia’s accession to the WTO? How to ensure business compliance with the Russian regulators and international standards? What impact will the accession of Russia to the WTO on the business development strategy of companies? How to ensure the transparency and competitiveness of Russian business? How corporations can help small businesses adapt to new market conditions? | |
12.15 – 12.30
12.30 – 13.00 |
Final comments, conclusions and next steps
Coffee and networking |