# ‘Unfriendly’ countries showing interest in Eastern Economic Forum, official says

https://mins.news/en/item/23066

- TASS, 2026-08-15 15:24 UTC
- Economy
- Original: https://tass.com/politics/2173729

> Anton Kobyakov, an adviser to the Russian president and executive secretary of the Eastern Economic Forum’s organizing committee, says interest remains high among Asia-Pacific participants, including some countries classified as unfriendly, as well as European businesses and executives. The forum is scheduled for September 1–4 in Vladivostok.