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Vladimir Putin, President of the Russian Federation
«As usual the Forum brings together Russian and foreign entrepreneurs, investors and experts of the highest level and range in order to have an open and professional discussion of the current issues on the business agenda to consider the main trends in the economy of Russia, primarily, and also of the economy of the entire world»
Andrey Kostin, President and Chairman of the Management Board of VTB Bank
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We are happy to welcome you at the 11^th Annual Investment Forum RUSSIA CALLING! The advantage of our forum is that it is very stable. We have a growing number of participants and we thank you for coming over. I hope that we are going to end up with interesting investment projects that will be mutually beneficial.
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Yuri Soloviev, First Deputy President and Chairman of the Management Board of VTB Bank, Chairman of VTB holding companies Board of Directors
«The primary purpose of VTB Capital’s «RUSSIA CALLING!» Forum is to show the whole spectrum of investment possibilities in Russia, provide ground for the contacts between foreign investors and executive authorities. We believe that we have managed to draw the top-persons of the Russian government and leaders of Russian business, and we hope that we will be able to raise questions that are really interesting for the investors.»
Alexey Moiseev, Deputy Minister of Finance of the Russian Federation
«“RUSSIA CALLING!” is a unique platform. It is excellently organized, as always. It’s also very impressive that it’s attended by representatives of numerous media outlets. So even if you are not able to personally take part in the event you can watch a live broadcast of the Forum. Furthermore, the Forum is an excellent communications platform and provides unrivalled access to people who are interesting to talk to. From my point of view, everything went well. And what is more, I have heard in the so-called lobby that today Plenary Session was the best in all the history of “RUSSIA CALLING!” Forum. The topics are quite actual, everyone saw how the discussion was flaring – even when the sun sank over the horizon both the panel’s participants and audience had desire to continue the discussion on the announced topics»
Alexei Yakovitsky, Global CEO at VTB Capital
«Over the past nine years “RUSSIA CALLING!” Investment Forum has become one of the main events in the Russian investment banking landscape. Its main objective is demonstrating to internantional partners the full range of investment opportunities which exist in Russia today, as well as establishing a direct dialogue between representatives of government, businesses and international investment community. The Forum is instrumental in encouraging capital attraction into Russian economy, improving investment climate and strengthening economic relations between countries»
Ksenia Yudaeva, Bank of Russia First Deputy Governor
«It is evident that ”RUSSIA CALLING!” has become a significant event for the Russian economy. The sessions I took part in were very formidable in terms of the audiences and speakers, and especially the discussion topics where the key issues of Russia’s economic policy were addressed. …I hope that the Forum was just as interesting and useful for its main target audience, so that investors know that Russia is calling!»
Ken Moelis, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Moelis & Company
«It is an honor to be here.
…we are blaming the trade war and politics for nationalization and de-globalization. In essence, I think, it was inevitable and it began to happen probably 10 years ago. The world went global but started to emphasize local.»
Yanzhi Wang, Executive Director of the Board of Directors, President, Silk Road Fund
«This is my great pleasure to attend this Forum. …For us there is a great potential so we are willing to work with our Russian counterparts to explore this potential.»
Emma Marcegaglia, Chairman, Eni, Chairman, Marcegaglia Holding
«Thank you for inviting me, for me it is a great honor to be here. As for my assessment of the economy and scenario – I would say that the situation is challenging. Even though our link with Russia is very strong, we are good friends and we would like to continue working with our friends in Russia.»
Lazarus Zim, Managing Director CEO, Atisa Group
«RUSSIA CALLING! is phenomenal! I am honored to be a part of this very successful investment forum. VTB Capital has put together a very insightful conference and to have the President on stage answering questions. It is a great experience!»
Edna Schöne Member of the Management Board, Head of the German ECA, Euler Hermes Aktiengesellschaft
«It's been a pleasure to participate in the VTB big event in Russia. It's first time I've been here and I am really enjoying it. Of course the first day of this big event was very interesting to us because I got a good perspective on how the Russian Ministries and also of course your President Putin look at the development in Russia. So it was very helpful for us as a Germany ECA to be able to better assess how the development is going»
Chan Chauto President, CEFC China
«VTB Capital Investment Forum "Russia Calling!" is an excellent platform which gives a chance to get a real understanding about economy functioning right from the Russian Government representatives. We do consider Russia for the potential investments. I am sure not only our company but other investors are keen to invest in Russia»
Jin Liquin, President of Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank
«This is the first time I took part in the Investment Forum "RUSSIA CALLING!" and I liked this wonderful event! The high level of speakers and the extensive preparation of the Forum have really showcased VTB Capital’s credibility to the international community. The speech of the President of Russia, Vladimir Putin, was very inspiring and encouraging to investors and the discussion with the expert audience was very interesting and useful»
Carlos M. Gutierrez, Chair of Albright Stonebridge Group
«I think Russia is calling the world to take a look at Russia and to realize the opportunities that Russia can give you. I can tell you in the case of the Citigroup which is where I work, Russia is one of the top five priority countries in the world»
Dominique Cerutti, Chairman and CEO of the Altran group
«Certainly, VTB Capital’s Forum is an important and a significant event. We were impressed that Vladimir Putin has personally participated in the discussion. He has emphasized the significance of event with his attendance»
Markus Leininger, Principal in SIMRES Real Estate
«VTB Capital’s Forum is an excellent possibility for the development of relations between Russia and the European business community. Direct dialogue that takes place during the Forum is a tremendous step towards the mutual understanding between investors and the representatives of different sectors of the Russian market. High level speakers who are the leaders of Russian and International business, and also the actuality of the topics are highly interesting for any European businessman»
George Sebulela, Group Chairman and President, Sebvest Group
«The Forum is very impressive, especially to see how many guests there are here from over the world.
VTB Capital has grown tremendously recently, and I think there is no better investment company to deal with»
Ravi Ruia, Vice-Chairman, Essar Group
«Our cooperation with VTB Capital started two years ago but during this period it has been one of our most satisfying experiences. We find people at VTB Capital very professional, diligent, responsive and constructive. It has been a pleasure working with them as they have supported us a lot in all our efforts. We would like to be an ambassador of Russian companies in India and we will do everything we can to support VTB Capital in its business.»
Mark Christensen, Co-Portfolio Manager at DoubleLine Capital LP, USA
«The unique of the Forum was in having the President come and step in and being able to see first hand and hear from him first hand, you would not have this opportunity anywhere in the world so I thought it was a great opportunity today!…I was pleasantly surprised to see the President of Russian Federation on the agenda and I think you could not have got a better speaker for the conference and even the other four attendees. It was good to here from them in a difference aspects and color that they have on their investments with Russia»
Tomas Smith, Mеtlife, USA
«The Forum is absolutely unique and brings together issues, Russian corporate issues with investors, policy makers, it’s absolutely the paramount event focus on Russia during the year.... Obviously the most interesting thing was the interview with Putin. It’s very interesting to hear a global leader like Vladimir Putin speaking to investors directly, answering questions about politics, about economics, covering the whole scope of what’s important to investors right now»
Lawrence Yau Lung Ho, Chairman & CEO, Melco International Development Ltd
«Once again, thank Mr. Kostin for inviting to speak at the Plenary session. All of us had a wonderful time in Moscow and enjoyed the Plenary session so much. We're particularly thrilled to meet Mr. President Putin in person!!»
Marco Tronchetti Provera, Executive Vice Chairman Porelli & C. S.P.A.
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«I greatly appreciate the level of participation which made the Forum an effective gauge of the actual situation and an occasion for frank and constructive dialogue between the global investment community, leading Russian companies and key ministries. Dialogue is the key to understanding all the players in this game and the right path to a better common future.»
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