Rustam Minnikhanov takes part in session of Russian Presidential Council on economic modernization and innovative development of Russia

On April 17, Interim President of the Republic of Tatarstan, Chairman of the Association of innovative regions of Russia Rustam Minnikhanov took part in a session of Russian Presidential Council on economic modernization and innovative development of Russia at the Gubkin Russian State Oil and Gas University (Moscow).

The session was held by Chairman of Russian Government Dmitry Medvedev.

The main topic of the session was innovative technologies in the sphere of geological survey and mining.

“We have always been proud of our enormous natural resources, and their sale in foreign markets is the main source of replenishment of the treasury and budget of our country, with all its pros and cons. Of course we are trying to avoid dependence on exports of hydrocarbons and make the economic structure more balanced and stable. However, mineral resources sector will be one of the most important sources of the country’s development. Most importantly, it can create the demand for high technologies and modern equipment that will help using our natural resources reasonably and minimize harmful environmental impact,” Dmitry Medvedev said.

Read the full transcript of the session on the official website of Russian Government http://government.ru/news/17709/