Russian Foreign Ministry: Russian-US cooperation in the development of mineral resources in the Arctic is a promising direction
Russian State News Agency, Vladivostok, September 3 - During the Eastern Economic Forum, Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Zarakhova told Sputnik that the development of mineral resources in the Arctic region by Russia and the United States is the most promising area of cooperation between the two countries, and dialogue in the field of environmental protection also has significant potential.
Zarakhova said: "One of the most promising areas of cooperation between Russia and the United States in the Arctic region is the joint development of mineral resources. It should be noted that the Arctic is a treasure trove of precious minerals, metals, and energy."
She added: "There is obviously significant potential for dialogue in the field of environmental protection."
Zarakhova pointed out: "Russia has rich, long-standing and successful experience in the development of the Arctic. It is natural that the U.S. shows obvious interest in Russia's unique polar operation technologies. However, there is no doubt that such cooperation requires an appropriate atmosphere."
The 10th Eastern Economic Forum was held in Vladivostok from September 3 to 6.
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