The International Arctic Forum "The Arctic – the territory of Dialogue" will be held in Murmansk from 2027.

The IAF is a key international platform for discussing the socio-economic development of the Arctic region, attracting investments and establishing international cooperation. The Forum is organized by the Roscongress Foundation with the support of the Government of the Russian Federation.

"Murmansk is the starting point of the Northern Sea Route, an important strategic territory for the development of the Russian Arctic. This year, the International Arctic Forum was successfully held here - about 1.3 thousand participants and media representatives from 21 countries, about 230 representatives of Russian and foreign businesses from more than 110 companies. We can see how interest in discussing the Arctic agenda is growing. Our country is committed to mutually beneficial cooperation with all interested countries and is open to international cooperation. I am confident that the International Arctic Forum will continue to be a significant platform for discussing topical issues on the Arctic agenda," said Yuri Trutnev, Deputy Prime Minister of the Russian Federation, Presidential Plenipotentiary Representative in the Far Eastern Federal District, Chairman of the Organizing Committee for the Preparation and Holding of the International Arctic Forum "Arctic – Territory of Dialogue".

"Murmansk is the Arctic gateway of Russia. The holding of the International Arctic Forum in the region symbolizes not only the development of key Arctic projects, but also the importance of the world's largest economic zone with a single set of tax and administrative preferences. The Arctic accounts for about 6% of Russia's GDP and about 10% of total exports from the region's resources. It plays a key role in the formation of trade chains through the Northern Sea Route and ensures the country's defense capability. The Forum will support the intensive development of infrastructure, innovations and new economic opportunities in the Arctic region, which will have a multiplier effect for the whole country," said Anton Kobyakov, Adviser to the President of the Russian Federation, Executive Secretary of the Organizing Committee for the Preparation and Holding of the International Arctic Forum "Arctic – Territory of Dialogue".

The Murmansk Region demonstrates stable development, despite external pressure and sanctions. According to the regional government's forecast, the gross regional product is expected to reach 1.3 trillion rubles in 2026, with planned annual GRP growth of about 1.3-2.3% in the period 2026-2028. An important role is played by the comprehensive development of infrastructure projects: the Murmansk transport hub, the ship repair cluster, the renovation of the marine fishing port, the development of production facilities at the Kovdorsky GOK and the Apatit branch in Kirovsk, as well as the implementation of the Severny mine project. The volume of investments in fixed assets is expected to exceed 350 billion rubles in 2026 and grow to 400 billion by 2028.