
The head of government held a strategic session on the country's technology policy
Russian developments should be in high demand abroad, and domestic brands should become recognizable and reliable, Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin said at a strategic session.
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Discussion of technology policy and development of domestic brands at the strategic session of the government.
Russian developments and innovations should be in high demand abroad, and domestic brands should become recognizable and confirm their quality and reliability. Head of Government Mikhail Mishustin stated this at a strategic session on the country's technology policy, RIA Novosti reports.
The Prime Minister invited listeners to consider in detail the current challenges and vectors for further development of the technological sphere, as well as to develop solutions to improve existing measures and mechanisms.
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