"Firstly, we are planning to present an airport complex project. It is well thought through and is in an advanced stage of development. Secondly, projects in fishing and fish processing are also contending to take part in the forum. This is the Lenin Kolkhoz project on building fishing vessels. The project is valued at 4.6 billion rubles [$70 million]. Also the construction of a fish processing plant in the Karaginsky District," the Kamchatka Territory administration press service said, quoting the regional investment and business agency head.
A large-scale plan to create Advanced Development Territories (ADT) on the peninsula will be presented at the forum alongside competition winners' projects. The ADT status ensures a business-friendly environment for investors operating within ADT territory.
"It includes several projects. The construction of a terminal at the territory's main airport, a small aircraft airport, as well as greenhouse complex construction," the statement said.
The upcoming forum is expected to attract some 2,500 participants. The 2015 Eastern Economic Forum resulted in 80 agreements worth 1.3 trillion rubles ($19.7 billion), according to Russian Far East Development Minister Alexander Galushka.
