Russia to develop disputed islands
Russian official has said he will promote construction of airports
on disputed islands off northern Japan. Presidential office chief of
staff Sergei Ivanov made a speech in Moscow on Friday at a ceremony to
mark the 90th anniversary of the civil aviation industry in Russia.He
said airport projects are under way on the Russian-controlled islands.
Japan claims the islands.He expressed hope that the remote region will
soon be free from any problem regarding access to air traffic. Russian
President Vladimir Putin stressed his willingness to give priority to
constructing new airports in the north and Far East along with assisting
local air carriers.
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