(250621) -- ST. PETERSBURG, June 21, 2025 (Xinhua) -- People visit an exhibition hall during the 28th St. Petersburg International Economic Forum in St. Petersburg, Russia, June 20, 2025. The 28th St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF) opened here Wednesday, gathering delegates from over 100 countries and regions.
The forum, themed "Shared Values: The Foundation of Growth in a Multipolar World," features more than 150 events, including panel discussions, roundtables, business breakfasts and televised debates.
First held in 1997, SPIEF has become one of Russia's most important international economic forums. (Photo by Irina Motina/Xinhua)
