Medvedev: Russia is ready to continue to support projects in the Arctic

This was reported by the Kremlin press service. "The Arctic holds rich reserves of minerals, passes through the shortest shipping route connecting Europe and Asia – the Northern Sea Route – the message says. – Therefore, sustainable and stable development of the region – based on cooperation and unconditional respect for international law – is of paramount importance. Russia is ready to further contribute to the preservation of the unique nature of the Arctic and the implementation of joint international projects in the transport and mining industries. I hope that the initiatives outlined during your meeting will contribute to solving these problems. " According to ITAR-TASS, the conference is held on board the icebreaker "Yamal", which will make the transition to the Northern Sea Route from the port to the port of Tiksi Varandei, which will arrive on August 11. The main purpose of the conference is proof of Russia's commitment to international law in the implementation of national priorities in the Arctic, Principles of State Policy enshrined in the Russian Arctic in 2020 and Beyond, adopted by Security Council meeting in 2008, as well as increased international cooperation in the region and discussion attractive to foreign investors, commercial projects and initiatives related to the operation of the Northern Sea Route and the socio-economic development of the Russian Arctic. Conference participants will discuss possible areas of cooperation Arctic states and security issues in the Arctic, the prospects for the development of a special regime of nature conservation and environmental protection in the Arctic and the creation of a unified system of prediction and prevention of emergencies in the Arctic, as well as international, legal, economic and other aspects of maritime transport The Northern Sea Route. Together with the Russian Emergencies Ministry will be a practical demonstration of the integrated forces and means of teaching a single state system of prevention and liquidation of emergency situations on the Northern Sea Route. Before the conference, Nikolai Patrushev, held in Naryan-Mar visiting Security Council meeting, which discussed the development of transport infrastructure in the Arctic zone of Russia, the Arctic air routes over the North Pole and evaluation of the Northern Sea Route. Security Council Secretary stressed the importance of the region to ensure the protection of national interests and security.