Shtokman brings Murmansk closer to France
The development of the Shtokman field should result in the establishment of new friendship relations and business cooperation between Murmansk and France, Speaker in the Murmansk regional parliament Yevgeny Nikora said in a meeting with representatives of oil company Total this week.
Mr. Nikora believes the Shtokman project should result in a closer regional-level cooperation between Murmansk Oblast and French regions. In a meeting with representatives of the French oil company, Mr. Nikora said he intends to address the French General Consulate in St.Petersburg with a proposal to establish friendship agreements between Murmansk and France. He also wants regional business to engage in cooperation with French partners. The Total representative in the meeting hightlighted the positive contribution of his company to the region. The training of specialists in Murmansk serves the interests of both the Shtokman project and the people of Murmansk Oblast, he said, B-port.com reports.
