"They set out to help the world's poor, but along the way, George Soros and Queen Noor may have arrived at a romance."Officials claim that exports to Russia could rise by as much as 50% over the next 2-3 years.
Exports are currently worth around $500 million, compared to Russian imports totalling $2.5 billion. As part of the government’s new offensive, a national trade fair and investors’ meeting will be held in Moscow September 17-20, with 100 companies expected to participate. The government has allocated Ft 145 million to assist funding the event, which will also pave the way for the meeting of Prime Ministers Peter Medgyessy and Mikhail Kasyanov in December. Both governments have indicated their willingness to improve trade links.
A Hungarian film week and wine festival are also being staged in Moscow when the trade fair is on. (MH p.14; VG p.5)
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14.06.2007