Rustam Minnikhanov elected as Chairman of the Association of Innovative Regions of Russia again
21 June 2013, Friday
On June 21 at a general meeting of the Association of Innovative Regions of Russia that was held within the framework of St. Petersburg International Economic Forum Tatarstan President Rustam Minnikhanov was again elected as Chairman of the Association.
Results of work for 2012 were summarized and tasks for the nearest future were set at the meeting.
Rustam Minnikhanov pointed out key tasks faced by regions - members of the Association, such as provision of new jobs, and production of competitive products.
CEO of the Association Ivan Bortnik made a detailed report telling about law-making activity and interaction with State Duma committees. He said that the Association deals with development of innovative infrastructure in regions, establishes partnership relations with interethnic clusters (the Netherlands, Germany, France).
Election of the Association members, Chairman and members of the Supervision Board was held afterwards.
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