The forum's main goals include developing international cooperation and organizing business dialogue with Chinese manufacturers and technology solution providers.

Participants in the meeting reviewed the current situation regarding supplies of petroleum products to Russian regions and analyzed pricing trends across the federal districts.

Russia has significantly boosted supplies of soybean oil, wheat, and skimmed milk powder.

Demand for copper has remained stable despite higher energy prices, the company stated.

The situation in the Russian fuel market is "indeed challenging but controlled," Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak said.

The economy continues its moderate growth, Elvira Nabiullina stressed.

Brazil is the top buyer of Russian mineral fertilizers.

The official euro rate was lowered by 86.21 kopecks to 84.1684 rubles.

The potential for mutually beneficial cooperation is significant in spheres of energy, transport, logistics, agribusiness and investments, the Russian president said.

According to the Russian PM, economic interaction is expanding, industrial cooperation is developing and interregional ties are becoming more active.