At the VEF-2024 visiting event in Chita discussed the cooperation of Russia, China and Mongolia

In the Trans-Baikal Territory, July 19–20, the Foreign Economic Forum "New Horizons" was held-the visiting event of the Eastern Economic Forum-2024.About 1,500 business representatives and authorities from Russia, China, Mongolia and Iran took part in it.

The central event was the plenary meeting "International Cooperation between Russia, China and Mongolia."Representatives of the Ministry of the Russian Federation on the development of the Far East and the Arctic, the Council of the Federation and the State Duma, the heads of regions, foreign diplomats and experts discussed joint investment projects, the development of tourism and other opportunities for the interaction of countries.

“In the Far East, unique conditions have been created for attracting investors and business development.Special preferential regimes, administrative and tax benefits have already proved and prove their effectiveness.In total, 300 residents of the territories of advanced development and free port of Vladivostok, who implement projects worth 200 billion rubles and create 13.8 thousand jobs, invest in the hospitality sphere.Among them are large tourist projects that open up opportunities for environmental, cultural, cognitive, healing, ski and cruise tourism.The scale and diversity of joint projects provide a new quality of interaction.I am sure that the potential for our cooperation in all areas is limitless, ”said Alexei Chekunkov in a video message to the forum participants.

China and Mongolia remain the largest strategic partners of Russia in the Far East, the Minister of the Russian Federation on the Development of the Far East and Arctic, Alexei Chekunkov, emphasized.According to him, against the backdrop of geopolitical faults that have happened in the world in recent years, interaction with these countries is actively expanding.Including - in politics, economics, education, culture and other areas.In particular, trade with China and Mongolia has grown, border cooperation and logistics infrastructure are developing.A special place in this work is tourism.According to the results of 2023, to the level of last year, the Far Eastern regions became leaders in Russia in terms of growth in the tourist flow - it is almost four times higher than the average Russian.Moreover, this is not only about domestic tourism - the inhabitants of China and Mongolia show great interest in the Russian Far East.

The Russian economy, China and Mongolia is now raising, so cooperation between countries has great potential, said the Governor of the Trans -Baikal Territory Alexander Osipov.In the region, transport and logistics infrastructure is developed - this deduces economic ties with foreign partners to a new level.

“The Trans-Baikal Territory from all the neighboring regions in the Far East has the widest network of roads and railways that go to the border.At the same time, our advantageous position allows you to reduce the distance of delivery for export goods by 3000 km compared to delivery to the eastern ports of Russia and thus significantly save on railway and road transport.The plans for the expansion of the border crossings and the capabilities of transport infrastructure will lead to the fact that by 2030 our cross -border transport capacity will be 86 million tons, and by 2036 - 95 million tons, ”said Alexander Osipov.

A new impetus to the development of international partnership will give the creation of an international territory of advanced development.The corresponding decision was made at the Eastern Economic Forum-2023.It will be located in the Trans -Baikal Territory - the region has 9 potential residents who can bring investments of 85 billion rubles.

“We continue to work on a bill to create an international territory of advanced development.We are hoping at the Eastern Economic Forum-2024 to complete this work and adopt the law during the autumn session, ”said Nikolai Kharitonov, chairman of the State Duma Committee on the Development of the Far East and Arctic.

Interaction in various areas and the exchange of experience are of great importance for the development of partnerships of states, the Consul General of the PRC in Irkutsk Lee Highs emphasized.

“China, Russia and Mongolia are neighbors and partners.We are united by common fate.Trilateral mutually beneficial cooperation has geographical advantages and deep traditions, corresponds to the fundamental requests and interests of the peoples of the three countries, ”Lee Hai emphasized.

In turn, the Vice-Consul of Mongolia in Ulan-Ude Jimad Batbileg noted that the interaction of the three countries is strategically important for their development.According to the Consul General Iran in Kazan Davud Mirzahani, the deepening of international relations is inevitable and necessary in the current geopolitical conditions.

In addition, panel sessions dedicated to medical and recreational tourism were held at the forum, the formation of new tourist routes in the Far Eastas well as investments and support measures in the implementation of projects of international and regional significance.

, as part of the Cultural Program of the Forum “New Horizons”, an international art exhibition “On the Great Tea Road” was held - the joint exposition was the work of Russian, Chinese and Mongolian masters.In addition, the participants were presented to the exhibition of the modern Russian sculptor and gunsmith Zhigzhit Bashalanov and the theatrical performance “My Cradle - the Golden Aga”.On the final day of the forum, the grand opening of the sculpture "Cauline of Friendship of the Three countries" took place.In addition, a photo exhibition of tourist places of Transbaikalia, a presentation of traditional products and souvenirs of the masters of the region, master classes on painting and applications were held.

The Trans -Baikal Foreign Economic Forum “New Horizons” is a platform for the interaction of business and power, strengthening international ties, representing the economic potential and tourist capabilities of the Trans -Baikal Territory and the entire Far East.The forum is supported by the Governor and the Government of the Trans -Baikal Territory, the Ministry of the Russian Federation for the Development of the Far East and the Arctic, the Development Corporation of the Far East and the Arctic and the Roscongress Foundation.

IX Eastern Economic Forum will be held from September 3 to 6 at the campus site of the Far Eastern Federal University in Vladivostok.The organizer of the WEF - the Roscongress Foundation.

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