PoliticsPutin outlines Far East development plans at EEF, says he wants to ‘pass the ball’ to new Duma
Speaking at the Eastern Economic Forum, Russian President Vladimir Putin said he wants to “pass the ball to the new convocation of the State Duma” and expects deputies to help improve the business climate. He also announced a new decade-long development strategy for the Far East. The region attracted about 25 trillion rubles in investment over 11 years, while its gross regional product more than tripled and unemployment fell to 2.2%.
Putin outlines Far East development plans at EEF, says he wants to ‘pass the ball’ to new Duma