US in Russia to Discuss Accession to WTO

While in Russia, Ambassador Kirk planned to meet with senior Russian officials including First Deputy Premier Igor Shuvalov, Russian Minister of Economic Development Elvira Nabiullina, and Russian Finance Minister Alexei Kudrin. Topics of discussions will include Russia's bid for accession to the World Trade Organization, and U.S.-Russia bilateral trade relations.

On Thursday, June 4, Ambassador Kirk participated in the U.S. - Russia Business Dialogue, hosted by the American Chamber of Commerce in Russia. On Friday, June 5, Ambassador Kirk attended a panel discussion entitled, "Strengthening the Role of International Cooperation and Opposing Protectionism."

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