MOSCOW, October 26th. Russian President Vladimir Putin said at a meeting of the commission on military-technical cooperation with foreign states that the competition in the global arms market deteriorated markedly. According to the Head of State, which leads the Kremlin press service, Russian defense enterprises are faced with unfair competition of the West.
“The competition in the world market of arms and military equipment in recent years significantly worsened, though always this area has been and It remains quite competitive. It felt the and our defense businesses, which in the current year, faced with unfair competition of some Western companies and countries. To work in a politically-motivated sanctions, of course, doubly difficult, “- Putin said.
According to him, Russia is continuing to build up cooperation with other countries in the military-technical field.
“The portfolio of orders of our company is confident in excess of $ 50 billion. Liabilities to foreign partners consistently, on time and with the required quality are performed. supply plan for the current year has made 70% as of October 1 of the current year “, – he added.
According to Putin,” it is essential to further the completion of the order book in the military-technical sphere, to expand cooperation in the field of joint production of military equipment and training of foreign specialists in the maintenance and repair of this equipment “.
To do this, said the president, you need to take advantage of major international salons and exhibitions to demonstrate the most advanced samples of Russian arms.
“In 2015, such activities on the territory of Russia was visited by delegations from more than 60 countries in the Middle East, Africa, South America, Central, South and Southeast Asia. Following the talks with foreign buyers signed a major contract for the supply of aviation and armored vehicles and air defense systems. In the course of only one salon “MAKS-2015″ signed contracts worth more than 350 billion rubles. “- Recalled the head of state.
” Of course, you need not only to hold the position in relation with key partners, but also to move for more action to promote domestic products in the regional markets, flexible ways to apply the calculation to run cross-industry projects and advanced logistics support schemes. I consider it necessary to analyze the experience of other exporting countries, working in the field of military-technical cooperation, borrow the best so that in the current situation is not reduced and the quality of our cooperation with countries in all regions of the world, “- concluded Putin.
Earlier Russian President said that Russia will continue to strengthen its armed forces.
“Our army and navy are a reliable guarantor of the sovereignty of the country, play a key role in ensuring global and regional security,” – he said.
The Russian leader said that among the priorities of development of the Armed Forces – the introduction of modern management systems, as well as improving the quality and intensity of combat training.
He also said that Russia has no aggressive designs.
“Russia – a country open to the world, which is in favor of strengthening cooperation and partnership with all who are ready for it. We do not have and can not have aggressive plans. We do not threaten anyone, and any trying to resolve disputes exclusively by political means, with respect for international law and the interests of other countries, “- he said earlier.
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