Representatives from the world’s economic community, including heads of state, business leaders and figures from the scientific world, will come together this week in the capital of the Republic of Kazakhstan for the annual Astana Economic Forum, Euronews informs. 

The 2017 edition, being held June 15 and 16, is an opportunity for international dialogue, discussion and brainstorming on a range of economic issues facing Central Asia and the rest of the world.

Since it began 9 years ago the forum has tackled a wide range of economic issues, including globalization, risk management and infrastructure. This year AEF participants will be addressing “New energy – New Economy”.