URU, Alm.del - 2008-09 - Bilag 171: Invitation til Europe - Russia Economic Forum 25.

Political events of the last year showed again a necessity of a dialogue as a basic form ofdeveloping international relations. The World financial and economic crisis has shown thatinterdependence of economies has reached such a level that only common effort based oncooperation and mutual trust can help tackle it. Russia is one of the key partners of both the EU andits member states taken separately. At the same time, relations with the European Community remaina core dimension of Russia’s international politics.To what extent the EU countries and Russia are ready to foster cooperation? Will the focus ofEurope-Russia dialogue move from bilateral relations to common EU level? What are the prospects forthe new Partnership and Cooperation Agreement? How will the world economic crisis influenceeconomic cooperation? What is the role of Russia in the EU energy security?

PROGRAMME25 MayPresentation: „Russia 2008. Report on Transformation”Reception26 MayPlenary session:EU-Russia: Heading for a PartnershipPanel discussions:Main Political Trends in Russia and the EU CountriesForeign Direct Investments: Current Situation and PerspectivesRule of Law – Universal or National Traditions?Russia and EU’s Financial Markets. Possible Directions of DevelopmentEastern Partnership and Black Sea SynergyReception27 MayPanel discussions:Russia’s Role in the European Security ArchitectureEU Energy Security: Is Russia a Reliable Partner?USA – UE – Russia : Common Interests in the Post-Soviet SpaceBusiness Diplomacy : Economics as a Foundation of Political Relations?EU-Russia: Christianity as a Common Dimension of Social-Culture Space