II Eurasian Financial and Economic Forum Has Begun in Shanghai
The II Eurasian Financial and Economic Forum, titled "Eurasia: A Space of Trust and Sustainable Cooperation," has commenced in Shanghai.
The forum is organized by Russian Union of Industrialists and Entrepreneurs (RUIE), Financial & Business Association of Euro-Asian Cooperation (FBA EAC), the Association of Banks of Russia, and the Xinhua News Agency affiliated with the Chinese Government.
On April 19, 2026, participants convened and attended a gala dinner, wherein representatives from the business community, the banking sector, and development institutions from Russia, China, Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) member states, and BRICS countries engaged in informal discussions.
The inaugural day of the business program encompasses four thematic sessions, which will be conducted at two venues: the Shanghai Expo Center and the Shanghai Science and Innovation Bay.
The session "Financial Infrastructure of Eurasia: Settlement Mechanisms, Payment Solutions, and International Leasing in Trade and Cooperation" addresses cross-border payment systems, the prospects for implementing synthetic accounting units within the SCO, BRICS+, and EAEU frameworks, tools for supporting micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs), and international leasing as a viable mechanism for industrial cooperation.
The session "Introduction of Innovations and Robotics Technologies in the Economies of Eurasian Countries" integrates two key topics: the application of industrial robotics in extreme conditions, such as Arctic projects, the development of new materials and hydrogen energy, and the digital transformation of management processes through advanced artificial intelligence (AI) solutions.
The session "Industrial Cooperation" focuses on the harmonization of technical standards, mutual recognition of certifications, the protection of intellectual property rights in the digital domain, and the role of artificial intelligence and international institutions, including the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) and the International Organization for Standardization (ISO).
The session "Humanitarian Bridges of Eurasia: Cooperation Beyond Industry" explores cultural exchanges, educational programs, public diplomacy, and practical mechanisms for facilitating youth and scientific exchanges.
The second day of the business program will commence with a roundtable discussion on standardization in the automotive industry, followed by key sessions. The third day of the forum is dedicated to practical activities, during which participants will tour leading enterprises and institutions in Shanghai, observing operational technologies, discussing potential partnerships, and evaluating cooperation opportunities.