Summit to open new chapter in cooperation with Russia

PETROZAVODSK, Russia - The Republic of Karelia in Russia's northwest and Fujian province in East China plan to boost trade during the upcoming BRICS Summit.

"The preparation for the establishment of a friendly and cooperative partnership between the two sides has entered the final stage," said Artur Parfyonchikov, acting head of the Republic of Karelia.

"Hopefully, we will sign the agreement during the BRICS Summit and start to carry out joint projects as soon as possible," he added.