Maria Zakharova: experts from around the world to discuss the future of global growth at the National Centre RUSSIA

Experts from around the world will once again gather at the National Centre RUSSIA to discuss the future of the global economy and development. From 27 to 29 April, the venue will host the II Open Dialogue" The Future of the World. A New Platform for Global Growth". This was announced during a briefing by Maria Zakharova, Director of the Information and Press Department and Official Representative of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Russia.

"The second Open Dialogue 'The Future of the World. A New Platform for Global Growth' will be held at the National Centre RUSSIA together with the Centre for Cross-Industry Expertise 'Third Rome', with the support of the Presidential Executive Office of Russia and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Russia. Let me remind you that the Open Dialogue is an international platform for discussing the future of the global economy, bringing together recognised experts, representatives of science, the economy, business and the managerial community, as well as all those interested in presenting their vision of the future world order and proposing solutions to global challenges. The initiative has received support at the highest level: the President of the Russian Federation, Vladimir Putin, has emphasised its importance for shaping a new global model of growth," said Maria Zakharova.

She noted that more than 1,600 submissions were received as part of the application campaign. All of them were written across four thematic areas: Investments in Human Capital, Investments in Environment, Investments in Technology and Investments in Connectivity. Following the results of the essay contest, 100 authors were selected to participate in person at the National Centre RUSSIA.

"The Deputy Chief of Staff of the Presidential Executive Office of Russia, Maxim Oreshkin, will also take part in the second Open Dialogue. The programme includes presentations of authors' ideas in session format, lectures by international speakers, as well as an extensive youth cultural programme," the Official Representative of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Russia added.

An important feature of the Open Dialogue is the principle of continuity: essayists from previous years will act as experts and jury members. This creates a distinct intellectual community in which participants not only present ideas but, over time, become their advocates.