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May 17, 6:03 UTC+4
gThe issue on the agenda is creation of a joint high-level working group for strategic Russian-Chinese space cooperation projects", Ulyukayevfs press-secretary Yelena Lashkina has said
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QINGDAO, May 17 /ITAR-TASS/. Russia and China have agreed on three new mechanisms of cooperation, including a working group for space cooperation projects.
The arrangement was finalized at Fridayfs meeting between Russian Economic Development Minister Aleksei Ulyukayev and Chinafs Commerce Minister Gao Hucheng, Ulyukayevfs press-secretary Yelena Lashkina has said.
gThe issue on the agenda is creation of a joint high-level working group for strategic Russian-Chinese space cooperation projects. Russia suggested including in this list some projects tapping Russiafs transit potential, cooperation in navigation systems and joint projects in the aluminium industry,h Lashkina said.
Also, Ulyukayev and Gao discussed two more cooperation mechanisms in the investment field, she said, adding that Russia and China would set up a bilateral investment committee.
gUlyukayev and Gao believe that mutual investment will prove a new point of growth for the Russian and Chinese economies. The projects on the agenda may increase Chinafs direct investments in the Russian economy seven-fold by 2020,h Lashkina said.
The third proposed track envisages measures to intensify cooperation in Russiafs Far East.
gAs Aleksei Ulyukayev said, the forms of Chinese companies participation may vary to encompass investment, loans, contract works and participation in projects throughout their life cycle. Also, the two men discussed prospects for Chinese companiesf operation and control of special economic zones and territories of outpacing development, being created in the Far East. Chinafs commerce minister pointed to the importance of Russiafs support for the Chinese initiative of creating an Asia-Pacific free trade zone within the framework of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation by 2025,h Lashkina said.
Ulyukayev and Gao met on the eve of the APEC ministerial forum, opening in Qingdao on May 17. The APEC incorporates 21 countries and territories of the region, including Russia, China, the United States, South Korea, Japan and the Southeast Asian states. This region produces more than half of the global GDP. Russia has participated in the APEC forum since 1997.
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