St. Petersburg – The collaboration agreement between SACE, the CDP Group, and the Russian development bank Vnesheconombank (VEB)was signed yesterday, during the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF). It is intended to facilitate economic relations between Italy and Russia. The agreement was signed by Nikolay Tsekhomskiy, first deputy chairman of VEB, Alessandra Ricci, chief business officer of SACE and Antonello Colussi, Danieli Group chief representative in Russia, the leading company in the steel market with a strong market presence Russia. The agreement is aimed at promoting economic cooperation between the two countries through the identification and funding of operations of mutual interest and to strengthen cooperation between the parties by identifying new business opportunities. SACE and VEB will also work together in mutual training programs. (9Colonne)