Vitaly Altabaev, Deputy Minister of the Russian Federation for the Development of the Far East and Arctic, emphasized in his speech the strategic importance of the project and the consistent implementation of the agreements reached. He recalled that in August 2025, the parties agreed to hold quarterly meetings and prepare a “roadmap” for the development of Bolshoy Ussuriysky Island. The document was signed in September during Russian President Vladimir Putin's visit to China.
As a reminder, the “roadmap” for the development of Bolshoy Ussuriysky Island includes five sections: expanding the boundaries of the “Khabarovsk” ASEZ; creating border infrastructure and a checkpoint; developing infrastructure for investment projects; implementing investment projects; and coordinating joint development of island territories with China.