Vladimir Putin To Report On Russia's Role And Missions In Asia-pacific Region At Apec Forum In Shanghai

Russian President Vladimir Putin is expected to report on Russia's role and missions in the Asia-Pacific region in the 21st century at the APEC business forum in Shanghai, Moscow's diplomatic sources said. According to the sources, Putin is to address about 700 business circles representatives of the APEC countries. The Russian President is to participate in the APEC leaders' meeting and to hold several bilateral meetings in Shanghai, the sources said.