MTC North-South – new horizons
II Astrakhan
International Forum
13-15 November 2024
Quick entry into the premium markets of Iran, Afghanistan, Iraq, the East, Asia, Africa and India
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which will help all interested market participants find practical solutions and answers to questions that are already being posed, to promote the growth of freight traffic now, without waiting for the corridor infrastructure to be completed, for a single operator to appear, etc.
Purpose of the Forum is to formulate new concept for operation of the North-South ITC,
Main topics and sessions of the Forum:
Demands and offers of Iran, Iraq, Pakistan, Afghanistan, the Middle East, South Asia and East Africa;
Transport and logistics routes of the North-South International Transport Corridor (ITC) and transportation costs;
Financial schemes for cross-border and cargo insurance payments;
Advantages, limitations and cost of sea transportation from Novorossiysk and St. Petersburg to the Middle East, India, South Asian countries and East Africa;
East and South Africa in the range of the North-South ITC.
Forum participants will obtain valuable first-hand information and answers
to all their questions, including information on:
What is the total market capacity for Russian goods in the North-South ITC range with a population of 3.5 billion people;
who supplies food, building materials and consumer goods to residents of Iraq (42 million population), Afghanistan (37 million population) and what is the supply mechanism;
level of maturity and development of the market in the Middle East, South Asia and East Africa, including the share and number of middle class representatives;
how Turkish companies manage to supply all of Africa with flour from grain crops from Russia and CIS countries;
costs of goods produced in Russia and CIS countries in the markets of the Middle East
and Africa;
how the UAE became a trade hub for Africa and the Middle East, what is the cost of goods storage in the UAE and Iranian ports;
why traders from the UAE, Saudi Arabia and India buy Russian oil, oil products, LPG, petrochemicals, mineral fertilizers and coal;
why Russian warehouses are absent in such countries as Iraq, Afghanistan, Pakistan and the UAE, what food products fill the shelves of supermarkets in the Middle East;
what are the free niches for Russian goods in the markets of the Middle East, South Asia
and East Africa.
Welcome words
I welcome the organizers and participants of the II Astrakhan International Forum “MTC “North - South” - new horizons. Rapid entry into premium markets of Iran, East, South Asia, East Africa and India”.
It is no coincidence that Astrakhan was chosen as the venue for the forum. In the new geopolitical conditions, in connection with the global reform of traditional logistics routes in the Russian Federation, the role of the Astrakhan region as a strategic territory and a key link in the trans-Caspian section of the international transport corridor “North - South” is strengthening.
The region is implementing major projects aimed at improving the logistics infrastructure, such as projects for the development of the Caspian cluster of special economic zones and dredging of the Volga-Caspian sea shipping canal.
The topic of the forum sounds very relevant. We are systematically increasing the pace of development of cooperation with countries in Asia, Africa, partners from the Islamic Republic of Iran and the Republic of India in the field of trade, transport and logistics. In today’s conditions, efforts aimed at expanding the capabilities of the international transport corridor “North-South” and searching for promising trade and investment partners are especially in demand.
Events such as the forum indicate a high level of interest of the participating countries in building dialogue and readiness to further develop international cooperation.
The forum will bring together representatives of government agencies, export-import and logistics companies interested in increasing sales and cargo flow to the countries of Asia and Africa. This is a unique opportunity for participants to contribute to the development of the potential of the transport and logistics complex.
I wish all forum participants productive work and further success!
It is no coincidence that Astrakhan was chosen as the venue for the forum. In the new geopolitical conditions, in connection with the global reform of traditional logistics routes in the Russian Federation, the role of the Astrakhan region as a strategic territory and a key link in the trans-Caspian section of the international transport corridor “North - South” is strengthening.
The region is implementing major projects aimed at improving the logistics infrastructure, such as projects for the development of the Caspian cluster of special economic zones and dredging of the Volga-Caspian sea shipping canal.
The topic of the forum sounds very relevant. We are systematically increasing the pace of development of cooperation with countries in Asia, Africa, partners from the Islamic Republic of Iran and the Republic of India in the field of trade, transport and logistics. In today’s conditions, efforts aimed at expanding the capabilities of the international transport corridor “North-South” and searching for promising trade and investment partners are especially in demand.
Events such as the forum indicate a high level of interest of the participating countries in building dialogue and readiness to further develop international cooperation.
The forum will bring together representatives of government agencies, export-import and logistics companies interested in increasing sales and cargo flow to the countries of Asia and Africa. This is a unique opportunity for participants to contribute to the development of the potential of the transport and logistics complex.
I wish all forum participants productive work and further success!
Dear organizers and participants of the forum!
On behalf of the Business Center for Economic Development of the CIS, allow me to welcome you to the Astrakhan Forum - a platform for the development of international cooperation between Russia and the CIS countries!
Today, more than ever, consolidation of efforts to realize the economic potential of our states is relevant. In the context of a changing geopolitical situation, we see enormous opportunities for expanding cooperation with countries in the Near and Middle East, South Asia and East Africa.
Russia and the CIS countries need advanced technologies in the fields of energy, agriculture, industry, as well as investments for the implementation of joint projects. The creation of new and modernization of existing transport corridors, including the North-South ITC, is the key to successful economic cooperation.
The North-South ITC plays a key role in the development of economic relations. It is necessary to focus efforts on optimizing routes, simplifying customs procedures, and developing digital technologies in logistics. Investments in the development of port and railway infrastructure.
I am confident that the Astrakhan Forum will become a fruitful platform for dialogue, exchange of experience and development of specific solutions. The CIS Business Center is ready to provide comprehensive support in the implementation of joint projects.
On behalf of the Business Center for Economic Development of the CIS, allow me to welcome you to the Astrakhan Forum - a platform for the development of international cooperation between Russia and the CIS countries!
Today, more than ever, consolidation of efforts to realize the economic potential of our states is relevant. In the context of a changing geopolitical situation, we see enormous opportunities for expanding cooperation with countries in the Near and Middle East, South Asia and East Africa.
Russia and the CIS countries need advanced technologies in the fields of energy, agriculture, industry, as well as investments for the implementation of joint projects. The creation of new and modernization of existing transport corridors, including the North-South ITC, is the key to successful economic cooperation.
The North-South ITC plays a key role in the development of economic relations. It is necessary to focus efforts on optimizing routes, simplifying customs procedures, and developing digital technologies in logistics. Investments in the development of port and railway infrastructure.
I am confident that the Astrakhan Forum will become a fruitful platform for dialogue, exchange of experience and development of specific solutions. The CIS Business Center is ready to provide comprehensive support in the implementation of joint projects.
the list
is growing
is growing
Ramazan Gadzhimuradovich Abdulatipov
Chairman of the "North-South Club"
Ilya Alexandrovich Volynsky
Minister of Industry, Trade and Energy of the Astrakhan Region
Aleksandr Vitalyevich Tsybulskiy
Chairman of the Commission of the State Council of the Russian Federation in the direction of “International Cooperation and Export” - Governor of the Arkhangelsk Region
Alexander Mikhailovich Sharov
General Director of "RusIranExpo" Group of Companies
VADIM VALERIEVICH GANIN
General Director of the Association "Business Center for Economic Development of the CIS"
Makar Andreevich German
Deputy Trade Representative of Russia in the UAE.
Nikita Andreevich RASSOKHIN
First Secretary of the Embassy of the Russian Federation in the United Republic of Tanzania
Dmitry Borisovich Dubovik
Director of the Caspian International Integrative Club "North-South"
Stanislav Stepanovich Sinchenko
President of the Union "Astrakhan Chamber of Commerce and Industry"
Andrey Evgenievich PODENOK
President of the Moscow Association of Entrepreneurs, Vice President Opora and President of the Association of Exporters and Importers
Maksim Aleksandrovich Chistyakov
President of the Eurasian Business Association
Salim
Alizade
Representative of the International Foreign Policy Association R.F. in the Islamic Republic of Iran
Agamir Heydarovich Ramazanov
SEZ Aras in Julfa Iran. CEO Birlik Yoldash Tejarat Aras Con
Aleksey Anatolyevich Zamkovoy
Deputy General Director of JSC IERT
Sergey Igorevich Rybakov
Director of Strategic Development, Insurance Broker "RIFAMS"
Lyudmila Viktorovna Teselkina
Founder of the "JUST" group of companies
Aleksey Vladimirovich Molchanov
Deputy General Director - Project Manager for attracting investments of JSC "Astrakhan Region Development Corporation"
Sergey Aleksandrovich Avseykov
Executive Director of the Eurasian Union of Participants in Rail Freight Transportation (ESP).
Mohammad Sadegh Mohammad Bagher Afsharian
Head of logistics and export of timber to I.R.Iran company VECTOR “NORTH-SOUTH” LLC, as well as representative of the CVD JSC SANAT AND DARIA in Russia.
Doktor Khoseyn Saidi
Head of the Justice faction in the Islamic Council of the Islamic Republic of Iran
Marat Ruslanovich Zembatov
Member of the Russian-Oman Business Council at the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of the Russian Federation, member of the transport subgroup of the BRICS Business Council, Candidate of Economic Sciences.
Arthur Dmitrievich LEER
Vice-President of the Association of Exporters and Importers, managing partner of Lex Alliance Law Firm, member of the inter-industry commission under the Commissioner for the Rights of Entrepreneurs of Moscow, member of the Commission on Financial Legislation of the Aura.
Vera Igorevna Vtorygina
Director of the branch of JSC Russian Railways Logistics in Saratov
ARASh AMIRKhANLU KhASAN
Deputy Director of GBS SHIPPING LLC
Yuri Alekseevich Shcherbanin
Prof., Doctor of Economics, head of the laboratory of the Institute of National Economic Forecasting of the Russian Academy of Sciences, head. Department of the Russian State University of Oil and Gas (NRU) named after I.M. Gubkin.
Program architecture
Registration of participants
Welcoming coffee
08:30 — 09:30
Coffee break
11:30 — 11:40
Lunch
13:00 — 14:00
Offers from logistics companies in Russia, Iran, CIS countries, Asia and Africa
14:00 — 16:00 Session 3
New Markets: Demands and Offers of Iran, Iraq, Pakistan, Afghanistan, Middle East, South Asia and East Africa
09:30 — 11:30 Plenary session 1
Visiting and getting acquainted with the capabilities of Astrakhan companies
10:30 — 17:30
Welcome coffee and departure from Marins Grand Hotel Astrakhan. Travel by bus or minibus. Lunch at a cafe along the route.
Thursday
14 November
Wednesday
13 November
On November 13 from 10:00 a.m. to 06:00 in Marins Grand Hotel Astrakhan you are welcome to pre-register for the Forum.
Visiting programs by choice:
Container, refrigerated cargo, timber, universal ports + railway station Kutum
Grain and oil ports of Astrakhan
"Dry port" railway station Kutum + universal ports
Oil loading ports of Astrakhan
Grain and oil ports of Astrakhan
"Dry port" railway station Kutum + universal ports
Oil loading ports of Astrakhan
Port Olya, Port SEZ Lotos
SEZ Lotos, shipyard in Narimanov
Astrakhan University
Other programs upon commercial requests
SEZ Lotos, shipyard in Narimanov
Astrakhan University
Other programs upon commercial requests
Signing of agreements between Russian, Iranian and international companies for the supply of coking coal and anthracite to Iran, iron ore pellets and ores to the Russian Federation
New instruments and opportunities for financial transactions and international settlements under sanctions pressure
11:40 — 13:00 Session 2
Coffee break
16:00 — 16:30
18:30
Galla dinner
East and South Africa in the range of the North-South ITC as a new market for Russian goods with a population of 700 million. South and Southeast Asia in the area of the North-South ITC
16:30 — 18:30 Session 4
On November 15 from 10:00 a.m. to 16.00 p.m. in Marins Grand Hotel Astrakhan there will be round tables and seminars parallel to the main sessions in additional halls:
— Round table “Customs administration practice in modern sanctioned foreign economic activity.”
Discussion with participants and experts of foreign trade activities, representatives of logistics companies on issues of declaration, settlement practices, confirmation of customs value, application of preferential customs procedures;
— Closed seminar on customs issues (registration for the seminar upon preliminary detailed application);
— Round table “Practice of working with the Iranian business community. Proposals and requests from Iranian business."
Discussion with businessmen from Russia, CIS countries, Iran and other countries;
— Closed seminar on financial payments (registration for the seminar upon preliminary detailed application);
— Master class on export marketing of agricultural and manufacturing companies;
— Seminar on legal issues in Iran and the countries of the global South.
Friday
15 November
Welcome coffee
08:30 — 09:30
New concept ITC North-South,
perspectives of development
09:30 — 11:20 Session 1
Coffee break
11:20 — 11:40
Implementation of new international projects with the participation of Russian regions and representatives of friendly countries. Presentation of SEZs and territories
11:40 — 13:00 Session 2
Lunch
13:00 — 14:00
Round table on Forum results
14:00 — 16:00 Session 3
16:00
Final coffee break
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ORGANIZERS
PARTNERS
INFORMATION PARTNERS
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Maria Solovyova
PR manager of the Forum
tel. +7 (960) 860-32-17
e-mail: mariysolov@yandex.ru
Moscow: Yulia Sergeevna Volkova
tel. +7 (926) 263-42-58
e-mail: astrakhan.forum@mail.ru
Moscow: Aisa Basangova
tel. +7 (916) 266-73-15
e-mail: rusiran.ekspo@mail.ru
Moscow: Svetlana Anatolyevna Loginova
tel. +7 (966) 357-70-97
e-mail: sv.77loginova@mail.ru
Astrakhan: Yulia Sergeevna Dubovik
tel. +7 (927) 078-70-79
e-mail: yuliyabubnova14@mail.ru
Contacts organizing committee:
Iran: Salim Akhmedovich Aliyev
tel. +98 (910) 245-23-12
e-mail: salim.alizadeh@mail.ru
Iran: Farid Ismailovich Shabanov
tel. +7 (977) 867-76-42
e-mail: faridshabanov2022@gmail.com
Minsk, Belarus: Mikhail Leonovich Sudas
tel. +37 (529) 646-51-55
e-mail: mlsudas@mail.ru
Tambov: Nikolay Viktorovich Denisov
tel. +7 (905) 085-83-02
e-mail: ruspers-ex@yandex.ru
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Accommodation options
Grand Hotel
from 9.09.2024 you can book rooms on the hotel website
Promo code for a 10% discount from the organizers of the AMF 2024
forum Until September 16, you can book rooms from November 14 onwards.
After September 16, the hotel will open access to room reservations from November 12.
The average cost of a standard room is 6 210 ₽
Breakfast - a luxurious buffet included.
Victoria Palace
Early booking available at the hotel 5* Victoria Palace at a distance of 1 km from the AMF site.
The average cost of a standard room is 6 750 ₽
Azimuth
Also available 4* Azimut hotel with more affordable prices, but you will have to get to the AMF site by transport.
The average cost of a standard room is 3 200 ₽
Alternative accommodation options:
Lady with a dog 200 meters from the Grand Hotel from 2 000 ₽
Astrakhan 4* from 4 200 ₽
Space near the train station from 4 500 ₽
from 9.09.2024 you can book rooms on the hotel website
Promo code for a 10% discount from the organizers of the AMF 2024
forum Until September 16, you can book rooms from November 14 onwards.
After September 16, the hotel will open access to room reservations from November 12.
The average cost of a standard room is 6 210 ₽
Breakfast - a luxurious buffet included.
Victoria Palace
Early booking available at the hotel 5* Victoria Palace at a distance of 1 km from the AMF site.
The average cost of a standard room is 6 750 ₽
Azimuth
Also available 4* Azimut hotel with more affordable prices, but you will have to get to the AMF site by transport.
The average cost of a standard room is 3 200 ₽
Alternative accommodation options:
Lady with a dog 200 meters from the Grand Hotel from 2 000 ₽
Astrakhan 4* from 4 200 ₽
Space near the train station from 4 500 ₽
