Export-Import Bank of Thailand (EXIM Thailand)’s Board of Directors, led by Dr. Narongchai Akrasanee, Chairman, recently discussed Thai-Russian trade and investment promotion with Mr. Georgy G. Petrov, Vice President, Chamber of Commerce and Industry of the Russian Federation, during their visit to Russia. In 2009, Thai-Russian trade value was 2,097.65 million US dollars. Major Thai exports to Russia were rice; motor cars, parts and accessories; radio-broadcast receivers, television receivers and parts while major imports from Russia to Thailand were iron, steel and products; crude oil; and other fuel.