Russia: State Council Presidium Meeting On Fisheries Sector

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On October 19, 2015, President Putin chaired a meeting of the State Council Presidium (Council). The discussion focused on issues related to the development of the Russian fisheries sector. President Putin highlighted a number of problems in the sector and encouraged participants to coordinate among the business community, interested government agencies and fisheries associations for solutions for more sustainable growth of the sector. Industry sources cast serious doubts as to the possibility of real progress in addressing these problems, especially given the financial requirements. 

Russia: State Council Presidium Meeting On Fisheries Sector

 

 

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