Viktor Ishayev denied widespread media reports on a number of possible liquidation Minvostokrazvitiya Russia.
«The decision to create the Ministry of Development of the Far East made by the president, and those who criticize the agency criticized the decision of the head of state» — Said Ishayev.
He recalled that the decision to develop a national program for the development of the Far East and Trans-Baikal was adopted in 2010 and in November 2012 it was determined Minvostokrazvitiya Russia responsible executive of the state program.
«The ministry was established in order to develop the territory. It is the organ of executive power. What is a corporation? Her home and the main purpose, as written in the Constitution — making a profit. And, of course, if a handful of people want to actively participate in this, I understand their frustration, that does not work «- Said the Minister.
Ishayev said that must be the company that will carry out the relationship between business and government. Power can not work directly with the business, it is not its function.
«We are well aware that without the implementation of social projects, no infrastructure — no business projects do not take place. This can be solved only by the state, only the power of » — Said Ishayev.
He stressed that the draft state program has a scientific basis and a high theoretical base. The project made by the Russian Academy of Sciences (RAS) and the Center for Strategic Research.
«We need to enter the Russian trend of development. What do you need? Gross domestic product to grow by 2.6 times, the population increased by 1.5 million, the investment should be increased by 3.4 times. This is a scientific calculation. And we go out on the money. And speaking of money, it will not develop. Fit to program immediately handicap — nonsense. We calculated the five variants of the territory. The government will choose which option — this will be. And the fact that the program will not be doubted. Our task — to create an effective program that will show the vector of development » — The minister said.