Week of Ticino (Switzerland) in Moscow

From 8 to 12 September 2010  the Week of the canton Ticino (Switzerland) in Moscow will be held. Presentations of the cantons of Switzerland in Russia are traditionally held since 2005 on the initiative of the Swiss side, with the assistance of the Swiss Embassy in Moscow and the organizational and informational support to the Commerce and Industry Chamber (CIC) of Russia.
According to the Swiss Embassy in Moscow massive delegation from Ticino, headed by the Prime Minister of the canton Luigi Pedratsini will arrive.
The delegation will include representatives of political and business circles, as well as cultural figures of the canton. It is expected that the economic bloc of the delegation will be represented by reputable business associations, as well as enterprises and companies operating in such sectors as banking and finance, tourism, industry (construction, electronics, mechanics, pharmaceuticals).
One of the most important events of the week will be the presentation of the economy of the canton, which will be held on September 10. The event will provide an opportunity to learn about economic development and specialization of the canton and establish personal contacts with representatives of the Swiss business circles.

International Cooperation Department of the CIC RF.