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The Northern Sea Route is the shortest sea route between Europe and Asia, passing through the Arctic waters of Russia.
Russia is holding discussions with China and India on cooperation in the field of shipping through the Northern Sea Route.
By 2030, cargo turnover along the Northern Sea Route between Russia and China could reach 20 million tons, and with India - 5 million tons.
MOSCOW, September 12 - RIA Novosti. Russia is holding discussions with China and India on cooperation in the field of shipping through the Northern Sea Route, State Secretary and Deputy Head of the Russian Ministry of Industry and Trade Roman Chekushov said in an interview with RIA Novosti.
“As for the shipping route (NSR - ed.), discussions are currently underway with China and India on cooperation in this area,” he said.

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