ARKHANGELSK, August 13. /TASS/. The Arctic is becoming one of the key venues for deepening Russia's cooperation with China and India, Vladislav Maslennikov, Director of the Department of European Issues at the Russian Foreign Ministry, stated at the IV Forum "Arctic - Regions."

"The number of those wishing to interact with Russia in the high latitudes is steadily growing. The most productive dialogue is taking shape with China and India, which not only demonstrate interest in the Arctic agenda but also possess extensive resources for implementing joint projects and initiatives in this area," he said.

TASS is the general information partner of the forum.