Dmitriy Kafanov, a Senior Partner of the Law Company Inmar Legal Ltd, took part in the Russia – Cyprus Business Forum.

The Russia-Cyprus Business Forum was held as a part of the Russian President D.A. Medvedev’s official visit to the Republic of Cyprus.

The Russian Federation president’s visit coincided with the celebration of 50th anniversary of the Republic of Cyprus independence and establishing of diplomatic relations between the two countries.

D.A. Medvedev noted that Cyprus had become an important investment partner and held the first place on the rate of cumulative direct investments into Russian economy.

About 500 representatives of Russian and Cypriot business entities took part in the Russia-Cyprus Business Forum. The agenda of the event included a wide range of topics on the further bilateral trade and economic cooperation development. Special attention was paid to investment processes support.

The participants acknowledged the special importance of bilateral cooperation of the countries in the spheres of energy, tourism, transport, including shipping industry, financial and banking services.