Publish Date: 6 June 2019 - 14:00

TEHRAN, Jun. 06 (MNA) – The 23rd edition of St. Petersburg International Economic Forum dubbed “SPIEF” kicked off in St. Petersburg, Russia on Thursday with the participation of representatives from more than 140 countries including Iranian deputy oil minister for International Affairs.

Tens of economic and media conferences will be organized in this two-day Conference.

Reviewing important issues and international challenges in social and economic fields, mulling over situation in Syria, Venezuela and North Korea, future of the world and relationships between countries are of the main topics that will be discussed in the Conference.

It is more likely that participating parties will reiterate their support behind Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) on Iran’s nuclear program.

In addition, trade and business talks will be held on the sidelines of this Conference between representatives of countries including Iran, Italy, France, Finland, China, India and African countries.

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