On January 23, Russia’s Deputy Prime Minister Igor Shuvalov met with Fosun Group President Wang Qunbin in the Russian Federal Government Building. The two sides held a friendly and meaningful discussion on Fosun Group’s long-term investment and development in Russia.

　　Russia is One of the Most Important Regions for Development

　　Wang Qunbin briefed Prime Minister Shuvalov on Fosun Group’s vision, strategy and global reach, expressing Fosun Group’s long-term commitment to investing in Russia. Wang Qunbin said that Fosun’s vision is to become a world-class investment group with excellent global industrial integration and asset allocation capabilities. He noted that Russia is an important region in Fosun’s global layout. Fosun Group plans to increase investment in Russia in 2017 while actively promoting project implementation. The company will place a particular focus on increasing investment in natural resources, real estate, health and other areas. He expressed his belief that with the comprehensive strategic partnership built between the governments of China and Russia, Fosun Group investment projects will win the support and help of both governments. As a responsible corporate citizen, Fosun Group plans to grow together with local communities, actively help to create better job opportunities and continue to create value.

　　Looking Ahead to Fosun’s Greater Investment in Russia

　　Prime Minister Shuvalov expressed appreciation for Fosun Group’s achievements in health, happiness, wealth and other ongoing globalization efforts. Prime Minister Shuvalov stated that China’s leading private enterprises, represented by Fosun Group, are particularly welcomed to develop and invest in Russia. He expressed his hope that more Chinese private enterprises could establish long-term collaborative relations with Russian local enterprises, for which the Russian government would give strong support and create a favorable investment environment. Prime Minister Shuvalov also noted that with a deeper understanding of the Russian market, Chinese enterprises could explore more and better investment opportunities and achieve shared growth with the Russian economy.