YEREVAN, JUNE 1, ARMENPRESS. St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF-2017) kicked off on June 1.

The Forum is attended by 12.000 participants, including ministers of different states and heads of companies.

Armenia’s delegation led by Vache Gabrielyan, Vice Prime Minister, Minister of International Economic Integration and Reforms, is taking part in the Forum, the Government told Armenpress.

SPIEF-2017 major events will be held from June 1 to 3.

On June 1 Vice PM Vache Gabrielyan participated in the discussion on the topic of European and Eurasian integration during which he delivered remarks.

In his speech, the Vice PM said Armenia views the European and Eurasian integration processes as complementary and seeks to develop formats through their successful combination which will be used at broader scale, in the entire Eurasian territory.

On June 2 presentation entitled ‘Reforms and new opportunities directed towards Armenia’s development’ will be held which has been developed by the Government’s Center for Strategic Initiatives.