MOSCOW, July 15 Russian President Vladimir Putin announced an increase in investment in new projects in the metallurgical industry, and also promised to create demand for products through the implementation of large-scale infrastructure projects.
“Despite sectional pressure, growth continues in the (metallurgical) industry investments in new promising projects, some of which are being implemented using government support measures, including through the mechanisms of the cluster investment platform,» Putin said at an event dedicated to Metallurgist Day.
He noted that the metallurgical industry in Russia will continue to use proven mechanisms and introduce new effective tools.
«In addition, we intend to create additional demand for the industry's products through the implementation of large-scale infrastructure projects,» Putin added.