Russian Foreign Ministry Ambassador Nikolai Korchunov said that Russia is actively working with the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) and BRICS countries on projects in the Arctic. Transmits words TASS.
“Contacts with the BRICS and SCO countries (in the Arctic. – socialbites.ca) are currently actively developing. Korchunov said that a number of bilateral projects are being worked on in areas such as scientific research, logistics, environmental protection and maritime cooperation.
According to him, possible energy projects are also being discussed with Eastern countries, but the pressure of sanctions does not allow the details of the talks to be disclosed.
formerly Korchunov aforementionedRussia does not ignore an escalation in the Arctic region due to NATO’s actions. He stressed that Russia does not see any signs of improvement in the military security situation in the Arctic, as “NATO expansion” continues into this region.