REUTOV, Moscow region, November 19, 2002. / RIA NOVOSTI /- Vladimir Putin is
positive Russia's future is in high technologies.
"Russia is rich in mineral resources and fossils, yet its future is in high technologies," the Russian president said Tuesday following a conference, which was devoted to issues related to military-technological co-operation and the drive to employ young specialists to the Russian military-industrial
sector.
Russia can well boast its rocket and space sector, the sphere that promises Russia a bright future, according to the president.
Coca-Cola will never be bottled at the factories of that branch, said Vladimir Putin.
Funds to be allocated by the budget will be enough not merely to keep the branch afloat, but to develop it as well, assured the Russian head of state.
A mere 15 percent of the rocket and space industry works for national defence, indicated the Russian leader. "The government financing /of the defence section/ must be enough to keep it afloat and develop it," said President Putin.
85 percent of the rocket and space products are dual-purpose technologies, went on the president. This calls for a proper management of production, scientific effort and broad co-operation, said the president.
The president congratulated the rocket and artillery troops on their holiday
- Rocket Troops and Artillery Day is marked on November 17.