Putin Highlights Russia's Far East Cooperation Strategy at Eastern Economic Forum
Russian President Vladimir Putin addressed the plenary session of the Eastern Economic Forum in Vladivostok.
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Russian President Vladimir Putin stated at the Eastern Economic Forum in Vladivostok that Russia's strategic policy focuses on transforming the Far East into a hub for cooperation and dynamic economic change.
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The Eastern Economic Forum is an annual event held in Vladivostok to support the economic development of Russia's Far East.
VLADIVOSTOK, September 3. /TASS/. Russia’s strategic policy is to make the Far East an area for cooperation and dynamic change, President Vladimir Putin said at the plenary session, the main event of the Eastern Economic Forum (EEF).
The president welcomed the forum’s participants and guests in his opening remarks. Putin stressed that the EEF "traditionally brings together business leaders, specialists and experts from dozens of countries around the world, primarily, of course, from the Asia-Pacific region, which is a powerful center of growth and sets the pace for the development of the global economy."
"Russia is an active participant in investment and trade cooperation in the Asia-Pacific region. We interact on an equal footing with our partners and the region’s leading integration associations. Our strategic policy is to make the Far East an area for cooperation and dynamic change in the economy and infrastructure, technological development, workforce training and, of course, the social sphere," the president said.
Various projects and programs, as well as instruments for supporting business and public initiatives are aimed at this, Putin noted.
Open Questions
- What specific projects will receive funding?
- Which international partners will participate in the Far East initiatives?
