On June 18, the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum started. 20,000 representatives from 140 countries confirmed their participation in the forum. Russian-Thai cooperation covers a wide range of areas - from trade and investment to technology and tourism. Both countries are actively developing partnership within the BRICS framework, discussing the creation of a free trade zone between Thailand and the EAEU, and exploring the possibility of settlements in national currencies. Thailand ...

The topic of rare-earth metals was raised during the dialogue between Russia and Afghanistan, Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexey Overchuk told reporters. He drew attention to the fact that "Russia has all the necessary competencies to conduct geological exploration." "Moreover, back in the days of the Soviet Union, we studied the territory of Afghanistan. Of course, some materials need to be updated, but we are also discussing it," he added. The first Russian-Afghan business forum was held ...