Alexander Osipov: Our border region should become the main trading platform

The head of the region during the press approach on November 15 at the International Exhibition-Forum “Russia” at VDNH announced the main results of the development of the Trans-Baikal Territory after joining the Far Eastern Federal District, and also spoke about the important role of the border region in the field of trade and economic relations.The head of Transbaikalia, Alexander Osipov, emphasized that one of the essential indicators of the development of Transbaikalia was the growth rate of economics and highly paid jobs.Transbaikalia today is included in the top 10 subjects in terms of effectiveness of investments.This result is determined by two indicators: an increase in labor productivity, ahead of the average Russian values, as well as a steady high indicator of the creation of new jobs.Recall that the rating was voiced on November 10 at the site of the Russian Economic Forum in Chelyabinsk.“When the Russian President included our region in the Far Eastern Federal District, new mechanisms of social and infrastructure development became available.To date, according to the results of 4 years, we are in the top ten in two indicators: among almost 90 regions of the country - in terms of growth in the economy and in terms of the growth rate of highly paid jobs and wages, ”said Alexander Osipov.The transformations that the region received in the Far Eastern Federal District affected many areas of life.The region got the opportunity to participate in state programs in the field of construction, social policy, the development of information technology and communications.The governor noted that thanks to the Far Eastern programs in the region, hundreds of objects began to be built and repair.These are schools, kindergartens, cultural houses, libraries, healthcare institutions.Important decisions were made, "which have not been made 30 years."“Five years ago, at the end of October, within a few months in order to get acquainted with the region well, we did an analysis of the previous 10 years.I will name those numbers.The regional economy decreased by 8 % and by 14 % - incomes of the population.It so happened that with huge wealth, a unique position, the region fell out of the country's development map.With the support of the federal center, we managed to radically change the picture.And today, unlike the first years, these changes have become visible.Hundreds of objects were repaired and built in almost all areas.The most important thing is that all these years this development was not easy.All these years, it was necessary to make those decisions that have not been made for almost 30 years, ”the governor commented.Alexander Osipov emphasized that today, with the support of the President of Russia, a decision was made on gasification of the region, a separate program of accelerated socio-economic development of the Trans-Baikal Territory, master plans of Chita and Krasnokamensk have been approved.The role of Transbaikalia as a border region remains important.“The president has repeatedly said that Chita and the Trans -Baikal Territory are of fundamental importance for trading with China.We must become the main trading platform, ”said Alexander Osipov.Earlier, Deputy Chairman of the Government of the Russian Federation is the plenipotentiary of the President of the Russian Federation in the Far Eastern Federal District Yuri Trutnev noted that “the Trans -Baikal Territory is a region that has strategic importance for the Far East and our entire country.Today, Transbaikalia occupies a key position in the system of trade and economic relations of Russia and Asia.BAM and Trans -Siberian Railway passes here, in the clock mode there are border checkpoints, the world's first specialized land grain terminal in the full cycle has been built. ”Recall that in Moscow at VDNH there is an international exhibition-forum "Russia".On the first day of work, more than 190 thousand people became her guests.Experts note that this is a record of attendance for VDNH.Concerts, educational events, the opening of new pavilions and presentations took place at the exhibition.The expositions of all 89 regions of Russia, as well as ministries, largest companies and state corporations, opened.Within the framework of the educational program, the Marathon “Knowledge.The first "of the Russian Society" Knowledge ".More than 500 excursions are held at the exhibition daily.People want to get acquainted with the achievements of the country in all areas.The exhibition "Russia" collects visual evidence of achievements that became possible thanks to the zealous work of millions of citizens.The Trans -Baikal Territory also presented his achievements.Every day, 10 thousand guests of the international exhibition visit the region’s site.Source: https://75.ru/news/340860 [https://75.ru/news/340860]