Putin orders to prepare Arctic development program and secure protection of the region
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30.03.2017
Russian President Vladimir Putin visited the Arctic the day before, according to TASS. He arrived at the Alexandra Land Island of the Franz Josef Land archipelago and held a meeting on development of the region. The head of state ordered the government to hasten the preparation process of social and economic development program of the Arctic Region.
In his opinion, it is necessary to cater for private investments in the partnership with the state in large infrastructural projects implemented in the Arctic. Besides, opportunities for international collaboration must be used more intensively. Vladimir Putin underlined that this Northern region remains the richest mineral reserve of the country.
Moreover, President reminded that proper protection of the Russian national interests in the Arctic must be provided.
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