Polish-Russian Economic Forum leads to deals

Five agreements were concluded between Polish and Russian companies and institutions after the first day of the 2nd Polish-Russian Economic Forum. BGZ Bank initialized a cooperation agreement with Vnyeshtorgbank, the biggest Rusian foreign exchange bank. Zasada Group made a deal with Avtodor concerning collaborative assembly of buses. The Gdansk-based Shipyard Repair Group (PGRPS) signed an agreement with Syevmornyeftyegieofizika. Two other contracts were concluded between regional governments on both sides, and by both countries' chambers of commerce. The business community expects further agreements to follow. Polish and Russian companies hope soon to start cooperation in advanced technology. Companies such as Optimus, DGT Gdansk and Softbank have developed Russian versions of software and are ready to enter the Russian market. (Puls Biznesu, p. 10) M.T.