Bakı. Vüsal NÉ™biyev - APA-Economics. The 19th St. Petersburg International Economic Forum is underway.
Despite sanctions, more than 7,000 guests and 1,000 international companies including the heads of BP, Royal Dutch Shell and Total are expected.
Within the forum, Russian President Vladimir Putin will meet with the heads of the largest investment and sovereign funds, as well as Russian industrial companies.