Russia suggests exploring and developing oil and gas deposits of the Kuril islands together with Japan, Russian authorities say.

      The issue will probably be discussed during negotiations between two counties, scheduled for this year. In case no agreement would be reached, Russia will transfer the offer of cooperation to interested ones from USA, China, Brunei and Singapore.

      Current cooperation of our country with Japan consists of several projects at the Far East, including “Sakhalin 2” programme.

      Source: Science & Technologies