A delegation from the Consulate General of China in St. Petersburg, headed by the Consul General, visited the Arctic and Antarctic Research Institute (AARI). During the visit, the official representative of China and the Director of AARI, Alexander Makarov, discussed the possibilities for strategic cooperation between Russia and China in the field of Arctic exploration.

The Chinese delegation arrived to consider proposals for further collaboration between China and Russia. Scientists from both countries have been working together fruitfully for many years in the Arctic.

In Antarctica, the scientific stations of China and Russia are located in close proximity. Chinese and Russian polar explorers work and relax together, support each other in difficult moments, jointly celebrate international and national holidays, and hold sports competitions. In the near future, representatives from leading scientific polar organisations in China will visit the Russian Scientific Centre in Svalbard. It is planned to discuss the possibility of implementing joint scientific projects, including at the drifting station North Pole-42, which will commence operations this autumn with the support of a unique scientific vessel—the ice-resistant platform North Pole.

International cooperation and the unification of best practices allow us to achieve truly significant results not only for fundamental science but also for industrial and economic activities. In particular, scientific research in the Arctic aims to ensure safe and efficient navigation on the Northern Sea Route, which has recently seen new developments in Russian-Chinese cooperation.

Partnership in Arctic exploration is an important aspect of strategic cooperation in science and technology between Russia and China. The Consul General of China expressed interest in expanding cooperation and offered assistance in establishing contacts with Chinese scientific organisations and resolving organisational issues.

Source: Arctic Century

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