The Forum is traditionally a link between all parties interested in the development of the Arctic territories, taking into account the current pace and models of interregional and intersectoral interaction and international cooperation.
Artur Chilingarov
Valentina Matvienko
Chairwoman of the Federation Council of the Federal Assembly of the Russian Federation
«It is significant that in 2024 the Forum was named after its founder – the legendary polar explorer, a man of exceptional personal and professional qualities, Artur Nikolaevich Chilingarov. He left a great legacy and made an invaluable contribution to the exploration of the Arctic territories».
Nikolai Patrushev
Assistant to the President of the Russian Federation, Chairman of the Russian Maritime Board
«The Forum is rightly considered an important and highly anticipated event in the field of Arctic affairs. It provides a platform for discussing pressing issues on the Arctic agenda, emerging challenges and threats, as well as seeking coordinated and carefully considered paths forward».
Yury Trutnev
Deputy Prime Minister of the Russian Federation – Presidential Plenipotentiary Envoy to the Far Eastern Federal District, Chairman of the State Commission for Arctic Development
«As President Vladimir Putin has repeatedly emphasized, the strategic importance of the Arctic cannot be overstated – it is about resources, the Northern Sea Route, unique nature and culture. Today, our tasks are to preserve and strengthen our country’s presence in the region, create comfortable conditions for people to live and work, improve technologies, and implement investment projects. Events such as the Arctic: Today and the Future Forum, named after A. N. Chilingarov, help us to address these issues on a national scale».
Sergey Lavrov
Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation
«In recent years, the Forum has truly become a sought-after platform for discussing a wide range of Arctic-related issues. The Arctic theme is one of the key areas of Russian diplomacy. One of our clear priorities is the implementation of large-scale national projects in the region. I am confident that the Forum will contribute to strengthening mutually beneficial ties and enhancing the effectiveness of all forms of Arctic cooperation».
