Russian President Vladimir Putin has announced that he will introduce a tariff-exempt zone in the Northern Territories to attract investment from Japanese and foreign companies.
As Japan continues to discuss with Russia for the realization of joint economic activities in the Northern Territories, it may be incompatible with Japan's position.
At the "Eastern Economic Forum" held in Vladivostok in the Russian Far East, a plenary meeting was held on the 3rd, and President Putin made a speech.
In this, President Putin referred to Russia's de facto jurisdiction over the Northern Territories and the islands of the Kuril Islands, saying, "For 10 years, let's completely exempt major taxes on income, assets, transportation, etc. For companies operating on the island. "
He also said that he would introduce a tariff-exempt area to make it easier to bring in products and equipment to all islands, and said, "Foreign investors are also eligible for preferential treatment, and of course Japan is also included." He stated that he would like to actively attract investment from Japanese and foreign companies.
When Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin visited Etorofu Island in July, he expressed his intention to apply this incentive to the Northern Territories, suggesting that the Putin administration will clarify the details in this forum. Was there.
However, Japan and Russia are continuing discussions toward the realization of joint economic activities in the Northern Territories without harming their legal positions, and President Putin's remarks may be incompatible with Japan's position. there is.