Putin urged to reduce dependence on foreign partners in the field of woodworking

Russian President Vladimir Putin called for increasing the depth of wood processing in Russia and reducing dependence on foreign partners in this area.

“This is important for the modernization of our pulp and paper industry. Here it is necessary to increase the depth of processing, develop new types of products for various sectors of the economy,” he said at a meeting on the development of the timber industry complex. .

During the meeting, Putin asked to pay special attention to the development of the technological base of woodworking in Russia, including plans to increase the production of domestic equipment and components, to strengthen profile research.

Pointing out that the Russian timber industry is still very dependent on foreign partners, so this issue needs to be addressed, and said: “Certainly, the main issue is the availability of modern technologies and equipment for woodworking. dependence on foreign partners.

Source: News