APEC 2012 in Vladivostok Russia

 

 

President Obama's RSVP to Russia

The White House is sad to announce that President Obama will not be able to attend the APEC Summit in Vladivostok due to previous shopping plans. President Obama assured a disappointed President Putin that it had nothing to do with him skipping the G8 Summit at Camp David. Absolutely nothing. Nope. President Obama is hoping that other world leaders will still go and he is committed to helping make that happen. The White House believes a flashing welcome sign like the one pictured below would help cheer up such a desolate place.

 

 

Our APEC Success in Hawaii

After hosting the phenomenally successful APEC 2011 in Hawaii, the White House is proud to offer our generous assistance to Russia to save its 2012 Summit in Vladivostok.

The key to any successful APEC Summit is the choice of costume for the traditional APEC Family Photo, also known as the "silly shirts" photo. The White House strongly believes that the choice of attire is a measure of a country's fortitude. A timid choice, such as the casual business attire at the 2010 APEC Summit in Japan, is a disappointment to APEC fans worldwide.

In a spirit of openness and transparency, President Obama asked the American People in 2011 to help make this important choice. This decision, as everyone knows, resulted in the instantly iconic APEC 2011 Leaders Photo below:

 

 

APEC 2012 Russian Costume

While it would be presumptuous of the United States to suggest a costume for APEC 2012 Russia, the White House believes that any of the Russian national dress choices below would be appropriate.

 

 

 

APEC 2012 Leaders Gift

In 2011, the White House chose the "APEC Leaders Commemorative Bobble Head" as the official APEC Leaders' gift. This choice was a real hit with the Leaders. For 2012, we recommend an APEC Leaders Matryoshka Doll set, preferably with absent President Obama in one of the top three nesting positions.

 

 

APEC Russia 2012 Logo

Everyone knows the logo sets the stage for the upcoming APEC Summit. While your current choice of logo is nice, the obvious resemblance to the Russian flag clearly goes against the spirit of APEC.

And because the U.S. will not be properly represented at President Putin's summit, we believe a stars-and-stripes globe logo makes a better choice. In a spirit of openness, transparency, and friendship, the White House would like to offer this alternative logo for your consideration.

 

 

Putin Eases Vladivostok Bridge Safety Concerns

 

The White House applauds Russian President Vladimir Putin's brave response to international concern regarding the safety of the quickly built two-mile long suspension bridge.

The billion-dollar Russian-engineered longest cable-stayed bridge in the world caught on fire last December due to safety violations related to welding.

Putin averted a public relations disaster by climbing up on the bridge recently to show that it can easily support his weight.

 

 

About APEC Russia 2012 in Vladivostok

 

The 2012 APEC Leaders Week dates are September 2 - 9. The 20th APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting will be held on September 8th and 9th. Prior to APEC 2012, Russky Island had mostly only military-related facilities and a very small population. Since chosen as the 2012 APEC site, construction projects have sprung up all over the island. The new campus for the Far Eastern Federal University will host the APEC 2012 Leaders Week activities. Two bridges; new roads; a new international airport terminal; wastewater purification facility; upgrades to the water supply system, power grid and telecommunications infrastructure; helipad; medical facilities; two 5-star hotels, restaurants; stores; opera and ballet theater; and even an oceanarium comprise the enormous APEC-related $20 billion construction project list.

The brand new 5-star Hyatt Regency Vladivostok, Golden Horn and the Hyatt Vladivostok, Burny will be open in time for APEC 2012 delegates and guests. Two high-tech catamaran ferries each with a capacity of 223 passengers are being built to transport APEC summit delegates and visitors across the Vladivostok bay to Russky Island. The Volunteer Corps of the 2012 APEC Summit plans to recruit and train 5,000 volunteers to support the expected 25,000 participants, guests and media.

 

 

APEC CEO Summit 2012 in Vladivostok

The 2012 CEO Summit will be held on Russky Island in Vladivostok on September 7th and 8th. This year's Chairman of the 2012 APEC CEO Summit is the President of VTB Bank. Over 700 CEOs and business executives from companies headquartered in APEC economies are expected to attend to discuss strategies for economic cooperation among the participating firms.

 

 

APEC 2012 Vladivostok in the News

The White House is pleased to see that after decades of state-run media propaganda, Russia has finally embraced the spirit of openness and transparency. браво Vladimir!

Radio Free Europe:  Rumors Abound As Obama Skips Summit

The Moscow Times:  Obama to Skip APEC Summit in Vladivostok

The Moscow News:  Trouble on Russky Island

Russia & India Report: Vladivostok 2012: dolling up for the APEC summit (Bridge to Nowhere?)

RT - Russia Today:  Burning bridge: Russia’s longest span ablaze - Vladivostok

 

 

Participating APEC 2012 countries

There are 21 APEC member economies:   Australia, Brunei, Canada, Chile, China, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, Mexico, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea, Peru, Philippines, Russia, Singapore, South Korea, Thailand, Taiwan, United States, Vietnam.