“The global economy is focused on a gradual transition to low-carbon energy, and this is already a new reality.
We need to prepare for a phased reduction in the use of traditional fuels: oil, gas, coal, ”TASS quotes him.
According to him, Russia needs to improve energy efficiency, develop alternative energy, and build appropriate infrastructure.
He made the corresponding statement during a speech at a meeting with the Deputy Prime Ministers via videoconference.
Earlier, Russian Deputy Prime Minister Yuri Borisov said that Russia should not follow the path of the West in the formation of its fuel policy. He stressed that the Russian Federation can take into account trends in this industry, but should not be deprived of "natural advantages".