The head of the Ministry for the Development of the East Alexei Chekonkov presented an updated draft strategy for the development of the Arctic in the State Duma.
The document defines seven key priorities: national security, quality of life, development of mineral resource centers, technological growth, development of the trans-Arctic transportation corridor, ecology and adaptation to climate change.
The main implementation tool will be a comprehensive project for the development of the Arctic and the third transport ring. It will integrate energy, industry and transport infrastructure.
"Our task is to launch a new economic cycle and ensure the rapid development of areas that occupy more than half of the country's territory," Chekunkov said.
The project has already been supported by the Russian Security Council and submitted to the presidential administration for consideration.