2011 EBRD Annual Meeting and Business Forum to start May 20 in Astana

ASTANA. May 3. KAZINFORM This year, the EBRD will bring its Annual Meeting and Business Forum to Astana, the capital of Kazakhstan, to assess the latest political, economic and social changes in Central Asia and across our countries of operations.

Kazakhstan - bridging Asia and Europe - offers trade and investment opportunities for companies seeking new openings in one of the most dynamic emerging markets, the EBRD's press release reads.

Astana, which is evolving rapidly as an administrative and business centre, will host informed discussion and debate on investment prospects and the state of the global economy.

Two days of Business Forum discussions will be held under the general theme "Supporting Markets - Asia Meets Europe".