On June 2-3, 2021, the ÐÓ°ÉÂÛ̳ Group President David Malpass took his first trip to Moscow since assuming leadership of the organization. Russian Executive Director Roman Marshavin accompanied him.
During his visit, David Malpass had a phone call with Russian President Vladimir Putin. They discussed Russia¡¯s efforts toward stepping up international cooperation, including climate, global public goods, and a green transition. ¡°The discussion was focused on Russia¡¯s cooperation with the WBG as well as prospects for the Bank¡¯s involvement in the modernization of Russia¡¯s economy, social sphere, and infrastructure, wider use of digital technology,¡± the said.
WBG President also had a meeting with Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin to discuss prospects for expanding cooperation between Russia and the WBG. The meeting was ¡°focused on matters relating to the climate agenda, measures to eliminate poverty, the coordination of efforts to facilitate international development, using Russia¡¯s experience in the sphere of cost-effective state administration and the implementation of advanced mechanisms for providing government services to other ÐÓ°ÉÂÛ̳ member countries¡±, the said.
David Malpass also took part in the 2021 St. Petersburg Economic Forum and delivered a speech at the opening session.