Rustam Minnikhanov: The task we are facing today is to ensure technological breakthrough

On 16 March the Rais (Head) of Tatarstan Rustam Minnikhanov took part in a plenary session of the Russia Venture Forum held at the Kazan Expo Center.

Participants of the forum discussed important issues of development of domestic venture market under current challenging environment, stating in particular the necessity of restoring the entire system of industrial and technological ties broken as a result of sanction limitations. Another important topic was import replacement and development of special investment regimes.

Speaking at the session, Rustam Minnikhanov said that the Russian Venture Forum proved itself as an efficient platform for interaction of the venture market players.

After walking round the traditional exposition of various innovative companies before the session, Rustam Minnikhanov said: “Many of the exhibited projects are feasible and in great demand”.

He reminded that the government of the country set forth the task to ensure technological breakthrough. “The most important is that we have initiative people to solve this task. Today we have discussed many important issues and it is necessary to communicate our thoughts and proposals to the administration of the country. I am also ready to join this work,” Rustam Minnikhanov said.