MURMANSK, March 26. /TASS/. Russia responsibly regulates shipping along the Northern Sea Route (NSR), adhering to a non-discriminatory approach and prioritizing safety in challenging conditions, said Vladislav Maslennikov, the Director of the Department of European Affairs at the Russian Foreign Ministry, during the International Arctic Forum.

"As the largest coastal Arctic state, Russia strictly fulfills its international legal obligations, primarily stemming from the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea. Our policy for regulating navigation along the NSR is both responsible and non-discriminatory, centered on enhancing safety in difficult ice conditions, protecting the unique Arctic flora and fauna, and ensuring the quality of transportation and logistics services provided by Russia, including pilotage and icebreaking," Maslennikov stated.

He emphasized that the Northern Sea Route is currently one of the safest, most environmentally friendly, and promising sea routes in the world.

 

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The 6th International Arctic Forum, titled The Arctic - Territory of Dialogue, is being held for the first time in the Murmansk Region. This event serves as a platform for discussing pressing issues related to the socio-economic development of Arctic territories and for developing multilevel, multilateral mechanisms to effectively harness the significant resource potential of the Arctic region. One of the forum's main topics is the development of the Northern Sea Route, commemorating the 500th anniversary of its exploration. TASS is the forum’s information partner.