From July 11th to 12th, the first international business forum "Eurasia-Africa 2025" was held in Kaluga. The event brought together representatives from 14 African countries, as well as participants from Russia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, and other countries.
The forum opened with a flower-laying ceremony at the Unknown Soldier Memorial on Victory Square. Following the official ceremony, participants moved on to the business portion of the event, which included presentations and bilateral talks.
Particular attention was paid to expanding trade and economic cooperation and exploring the specifics of each other's markets. Kaluga Region Governor Vladislav Shapsha emphasized the importance of the forum for the region, noting that the Kaluga Region is actively developing cooperation with 116 countries, including 18 African countries.
According to the governor, despite the modest scope of current economic ties, the enormous potential offers hope for a significant expansion of mutually beneficial partnerships. To strengthen business contacts, it was proposed to create a special delegation of Kaluga businessmen willing to travel to Africa to establish new trade routes.
In addition to discussion sessions, the forum concluded with a vibrant international festival of African cultures. Residents of Kaluga had a unique opportunity to experience the continent's unique identity and cultural heritage.
The initiative to organize the forum came from Serge Phocas Odunlami, president of the autonomous non-profit organization "Africa House," who presented the idea exactly one year ago. The project received support from the Presidential Grants Fund and the regional government.
The forum opened with a flower-laying ceremony at the Unknown Soldier Memorial on Victory Square. Following the official ceremony, participants moved on to the business portion of the event, which included presentations and bilateral talks.
Particular attention was paid to expanding trade and economic cooperation and exploring the specifics of each other's markets. Kaluga Region Governor Vladislav Shapsha emphasized the importance of the forum for the region, noting that the Kaluga Region is actively developing cooperation with 116 countries, including 18 African countries.
According to the governor, despite the modest scope of current economic ties, the enormous potential offers hope for a significant expansion of mutually beneficial partnerships. To strengthen business contacts, it was proposed to create a special delegation of Kaluga businessmen willing to travel to Africa to establish new trade routes.
In addition to discussion sessions, the forum concluded with a vibrant international festival of African cultures. Residents of Kaluga had a unique opportunity to experience the continent's unique identity and cultural heritage.
The initiative to organize the forum came from Serge Phocas Odunlami, president of the autonomous non-profit organization "Africa House," who presented the idea exactly one year ago. The project received support from the Presidential Grants Fund and the regional government.