On 16 March 2017 a meeting of the Russian Union of Industrialists and Entrepreneurs (RSPP) was held during the X Week of Russian Business (NRB) in Moscow. 

The President of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putin, Russian Government ministers, heads of leading Russian companies and territorial entities, and representatives of foreign business associations attended the meeting. 

The speakers of the forum included Philippe Pegorier, AEB Board Member, President of Alstom. His report was devoted to the new business conditions in Russia for high-tech companies. He also underscored the need for integration when developing international business relations: "We want more integration, especially between EAEA and EU members."

The Russian President Vladimir Putin talked about the need for a qualitative improvement in the business climate. "We appreciate the willingness of the business community to engage in achieving our common goals and to participate in the development of Russia", said Vladimir Putin.