Analyze the sentiment of this statement extracted from a financial news article. Provide your answer as either negative, positive, or neutral.
Text: Technopolis , St. Petersburg 's Telecommunications University and the Russian Support Fund for Legislative Initiatives signed a protocol of intent in May of this year to set up a technopark in St. Petersburg on the base of the St. Petersburg Telecommunications University .
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Analyze the sentiment of this statement extracted from a financial news article. Provide your answer as either negative, positive, or neutral.
Text: Technopolis , St. Petersburg 's Telecommunications University and the Russian Support Fund for Legislative Initiatives signed a protocol of intent in May of this year to set up a technopark in St. Petersburg on the base of the St. Petersburg Telecommunications University .
Answer:neutral