General Meeting of the FBA EAC Members: Results of the Association’s Work for 2025
On March 20, 2026, the General Meeting of the Members of Financial and Business Association of Euro-Asian Cooperation was convened at the headquarters located on Kotelnicheskaya Embankment in Moscow. The meeting was presided over by Alexander Kotlyarsky, the FBA EAC First Vice-President, who had been appointed as the Chairman of the Meeting by Li Shuobing, the Association's President.
The participants reviewed the outcomes of their activities for 2025, validated the reports of the management bodies, elected CEO, and established priorities for the forthcoming period, including preparations for a pivotal event of the year — II Eurasian Financial and Economic Forum in Shanghai.
Alexander Murichev, Chairman of the FBA EAC Board, presented a comprehensive report on the Association’s activities. He highlighted that the past year had been marked by significant growth and the strengthening of the organization’s international standing.
Two major forums were the highlights: in April 2025, I Eurasian Financial and Economic Forum was held in Shanghai, which brought together over 500 participants from Europe and Asia. In November, XI Moscow International Financial and Economic Forum "Building Bridges: Partnership Without Borders" took place in Moscow, with representatives from more than 20 countries in attendance.
The Association expanded its committee structure: Committee on Industry, led by Alexander Kotlyarsky, and Committee on Science and Education, under the guidance of Alexander Melerzanov, were formed, while Committee on Charity underwent reorganization with Tudor Afanasov appointed as its new head. As a result, five FBA EAC Committees conducted over 40 events in 2025.
Developing international relations remained a key focus. FBA EAC has entered into agreements with the Robotics and Intelligent Control Systems Consortium, China Association for Mechatronics Technology and Application (CAMETA), and ANCO "African Club", and has also reached agreements with partners in Iran, Madagascar, Zimbabwe, Nepal, and Sri Lanka. Delegations from the Association participated in more than 30 international events, including St. Petersburg International Economic Forum, Moscow Financial Forum, and BRICS gatherings. Manish Kumar, Deputy Chairman of the Board, was part of the official delegation during the Russian President’s visit to India.
Scientific and publishing activities continued apace: the FBA EAC Herald was assigned ISSN and was included in the RSCI database. Li Shuobing, the Association’s President, published a monograph entitled "Development of Environmental and Economic Approaches and Digital Tools for Enhancing Decision-Making Processes at Enterprises."
Additionally, in 2025, the Association’s staff was updated, and its membership base expanded with the accession of new organizations from various regions of Russia.
A significant personnel decision was made at the General Meeting, as Igor Kolesov’s term of office as CEO of FBA EAC had expired. The Board of the Association recommended Anna Bezdudnaya, who previously served as Editor-in-Chief of the FBA EAC Herald, for this position.
The meeting participants approved the reports and work plans of the Association’s specialized committees. The consolidated plan for 2026 includes over 50 activities, including:
1. Committee on Industry is planning 15 events, such as field visits to enterprises, roundtables on industrial cooperation, and participation in MiningWorld, INNOPROM, and Russian Industrialist exhibitions. Emphasis will be placed on developing cooperation with EAEU countries and China.
2. Committee on Science and Education is focusing on the practical implementation of projects, including the launch of an innovative sugar substitute, introduction of medical devices, and organization of a student research competition with an investor pitch session.
3. Committee on International Cooperation and Tourism is organizing approximately 20 events, including business missions to Algeria and Saudi Arabia, a series of meetings titled "An Hour with the Trade Representative," the BRICS Horizons Forum, and investment dialogues with regions worldwide.
4. International Committee on Humanitarian and Social Policy, Charity, and Patronage is continuing its charitable projects, including restoration of a monastery in Romania, launch of the TVST media platform, and enhanced cooperation with the Museum of Russian Icons.
5. International Banking Committee is participating in key forums (Shanghai, Moscow, BRICS Business Council Summit in India), continuing work in BRICS subgroups, and organizing roundtables with ambassadors and banks from the Middle East and Africa.
A dedicated agenda item addressed the preparation for II Eurasian Financial and Economic Forum, scheduled to be held in Shanghai from April 19 to 23, 2026. A detailed report on event readiness outlined the key program components and encouraged Association members to actively participate in the invitation campaign.
At the conclusion of the meeting, Alexander Kotlyarsky extended his gratitude to colleagues for their constructive efforts and expressed confidence that through joint endeavors, the Association would continue to bolster its authority and expand international cooperation.
For a comprehensive photo report, please refer to this link.
Photos by Oleg Grazhdan.