MOSCOW, August 6 Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin has appointed First Deputy Prime Minister Denis Manturov as the curator of work to achieve technological leadership goals, the government press service reported.
«First Deputy Prime Minister Denis Manturov will oversee the achievement of technological leadership goals, in particular, ensuring technological independence in various areas of the economy,» the government website says.
It is noted that work on the creation of production and automation equipment, new materials and chemistry, and promising space technologies and services will be carried out directly under Manturov's supervision.
«At the same time, other deputy prime ministers will need to ensure technological independence in their areas of competence,» the statement reads.