OREANDA-NEWS. During his trip to Chita, Vladimir Putin held a meeting on the socioeconomic situation and business development in the Trans-Baikal Territory.

In his address at the meeting, Vladimir Putin stressed that the Trans-Baikal Territory’s issues should be addressed through the development of the regional economy. The President pointed out the need for rational use of the resources allocated for targeted programmes and more efficient coordination in the work of federal agencies and regional authorities.

Mr Putin named the development of agriculture as one of the key challenges. The President also stressed the importance of taking full advantage of the region’s geographic situation, in particular, the direct access to the markets of China and Mongolia it affords.