Russian President Vladimir Putin stressed the importance of Russia’s fishing industry and its role in ensuring food security, stressing that this sector of the economy should create jobs in Russia, not abroad.
He pointed out that “the share of processed fish products should be increased, and these products should make up a significant share in exports from Russia, and this means not only additional income, but also the creation of new jobs here in Russia, and not somewhere else.” ‘ out of Russia.
Putin also outlined the main challenges facing the Russian fishing industry and stated that the renewal of the country’s fishing fleet is a strategic priority.
He noted the importance of further stimulating investment in this sector of the Russian economy, building and modernizing processing industries, improving all types of transport, logistics and social infrastructure, improving the quality of life of people in the regions of the Far East, the North and the Arctic. Baltic, Azov and Caspian seas.
Touching upon the role of the industry in ensuring the food security of Russia, the President of Russia noted that the fish complex is one of the most important industries in Russia and contributes to ensuring the food security of the country.
Source: El Iktisad
