"We continue to view fixed capital investment as the primary tool for developing the Far Eastern territories. It is through investment, the creation of new businesses and jobs that the Far East is strengthening," Trutnev said, opening the discussion.
In terms of investment attraction, the Deputy Prime Minister singled out the Amur Region, where major investment projects are being implemented—the Amur Gas Chemical Complex and the Amur Gas Processing Plant—as well as the Sakha Republic (Yakutia) and the Jewish Autonomous Region. "I can't help but single out the Sakha Republic (Yakutia) for investment inflow. Yakutia is demonstrating high growth rates. I would also note the Jewish Autonomous Region," said Yuri Trutnev.
Construction capacity and industrial production indicators were highlighted. Yuri Trutnev singled out Primorsky Region and Yakutia for housing construction. He also noticed Yakutia and Khabarovsk Region for industrial production.
The meeting's agenda included issues of social development and improving people's quality of life. "Preserving the population is something we are obligated to do, and no amount of investment can replace people. We need people to live in the Far East and feel comfortable. I cannot help but thank Aisen Sergeyevich Nikolaev, the head of the only Far Eastern region where the mortality rate is below the Russian average," remarked Yuri Trutnev.
"Let us work together to ensure that the Far East becomes stronger. We will do everything possible to ensure that all instructions from Russian President Vladimir Vladimirovich Putin are implemented on time and in full, so that the Far Eastern territories develop at a faster pace," concluded Yuri Trutnev.