Why is India rushing into the Arctic? (CGTN)

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Published by CGTN
15 Feb 2020
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India is well aware that it does not yet have sufficient resources to implement large-scale projects, but despite this, it seeks to establish itself firmly in the Arctic, counting on Russia’s support. India’s interest in the Arctic is primarily due to the lack of energy that is covered by imports, and this region is known to be famous for its rich hydrocarbon resources. Indian companies are increasingly interested in cooperating with Russia for the joint development of hydrocarbon deposits in the north of Russia – in the Nenets, Yamalo-Nenets Autonomous Districts.

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