Moscow-Sana
Russian President Vladimir Putin stressed that his country is self-sufficient in food and is one of the main exporters of a number of products.
Putin said during a government meeting today, according to what Russia's website said today ... that the agricultural industry in Russia has gained momentum in recent years and has strengthened its position as a modern high-tech industry with good potential for quality growth.
Putin pointed to the cereal sector, where the cereal crop exceeded the level of 100 million tons for six years in a row.
Putin stressed the need to work to increase the competitiveness of Russian agricultural products in global markets so that these products remain an increasing demand in Russia and in foreign markets.
Putin had called yesterday during a virtual meeting of the Supreme Economic Council of the European Union, which includes Russia, Belarus and Kazakhstan, the countries of the European Union to establish new production facilities that guarantee food security and production of basic commodities.
