De-dollarization and achieving financial independence are some of the responses of the world’s countries to the challenges brought by the globalization crisis, unilateral sanctions and trade wars. The second session of the 15th Asian Conference of the Valdai Discussion Club in partnership with Bait Al Amanah, Sasakawa Peace Foundation, Institute of Strategic Analysis and Policy Research dedicated to the professional expert discussion on the key issues related to the formation of a new financial architecture of the world and the role of cooperation between Russia and Southeast Asian countries in this process.
Broadcasting schedule of the open sessions:
December 9, Monday
09:30 – 09:45 Welcoming addresses (live: Russian, English)
09:45 – 11:15 Session 1: Southeast Asia’s Interest in BRICS: Challenges & Opportunities (live: Russian, English)
12:00 – 12:20 Keynote address: Russia’s Vision for the Asia-Pacific: Strategic Partnerships and Future Prospects (live: Russian, English)
12:20 – 12:40 Keynote address: ASEAN as the Cornerstone in an Era of Geopolitical Shifts (live: Russian, English)
14:00 – 15:30 Session 2: De-dollarization and Financial Diversification Towards Greater Economic Sovereignty (live: Russian, English)
16:00 – 17:30 Session 3: The Future of ASEAN-Russia Strategic Partnership (live: Russian, English)
17:30 – 17:40 Closing address for Day 1 (live: Russian, English)
December 10, Tuesday
12:30 – 12:40 Closing addresses (live: English)
Read the Programme for details.