The Far Eastern Federal District, which is twice the size of India, is rich in resources but has a population of merely 8 million The resource-rich region provides ample opportunities to India, an energy-hungry nation By investing in far-east, Indian companies also get access to a market where it doesn't compete with Western firms

from Times of India https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/pm-narendra-modis-visit-to-russian-far-east-why-it-matters/articleshow/70971007.cms