The moderator was Dr. Konstantin Tyupakov, dean of the Faculty of Economics. The following reports were presented and discussed in this section: “Main trends in the development of Russia's foreign trade” – Associate Professor Margarita Vertiy, “Foreign economic cooperation between Russia and India: state and development trends” – Associate Professor Anna Ostretsova, “Problems and prospects for the development of Russian-Chinese foreign trade relations” – fifth-year student Daria Voloshko, “International Trade in Intellectual Property Objects: Problems and Prospects” – Associate Professor Natalia Falina, “Staffing issues in agro-industrial complex during Russia's integration into the global food trade” – Professor Mariana Barcho. One of the main topics of discussion was the necessity of developing the export of Russian goods and services to world markets. The participants discussed various approaches to solving this problem, including attracting investments and promoting national brands. It was also noted that Russia's foreign economic activities should be based on the principles of mutually beneficial cooperation and respect for partners interests. This was emphasized as being key to creating long-term and stable relations in the world market. The section participants further noted the importance and necessity of participation in such conferences.