Participant of Metalloobrabotka 2025 discussed the core national project
The Plenary Session on the National Project on Means of Production and Automation as a Basis for the Development of Sustainable Industry took place within the Metalloobrabotka 2025 exhibition at EPOCENTRE Fairgrounds. The event was moderated by Sergey Katyrin, President of the Russian Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
The head of the Russian Chamber of Commerce and Industry congratulated all those present on the Day of Russian Entrepreneurship and drew attention to the wide range of participants in the exhibition and plenary session.
"Today here are entrepreneurs, heads of chambers of commerce and industry, State Duma deputies, senators, representatives of ministries and agencies. The national project can only be implemented if we all work together and understand who is doing what,' stressed Sergey Katyrin.
Anton Alikhanov, Russian Minister of Industry and Trade, introduced the main parameters of the National Project on Means of Production and Automation in his speech.
"This national project is a cornerstone project. Without technological independence in this sphere, we will always be doomed not to have access to the most advanced developments, not to be able to process materials in such a way as to achieve the technical characteristics in space and aviation that we need," said Anton Alikhanov.
Four federal projects included in the national project are aimed at the development of machine tool industry, production of foundry and thermal equipment, robotics and automation of production, as well as science and personnel for the industry. As the minister pointed out, a total of more than RUB 400 billion is envisaged for their implementation.
Vladimir Gutenev, Chair of the Russian State Duma Committee for Industry and Trade, spoke in detail about state support measures for the machine tool industry and related industries, highlighting such instruments as special investment contracts, industrial mortgages, and special-purpose loans from the Industry Development Fund, among others. In achieving the goals of the national project, he called not only for long-term strategic planning, but also for promptly reacting to changes in the conjuncture and fine-tuning the system as necessary.
Vyacheslav Fedorishchev, Chair of the Russian State Council Commission for Industry, Governor of the Samara Region, listed specific ideas for stimulating industrial manufacturers at the regional level, citing examples from the region he is in charge of. In addition, he touched upon strengthening the role of interregional industrial cooperation and reminded that this topic will be discussed at the Russian State Council Commission meeting, which will also take place on 26 May.
Mikhail Gordin, Rector of Bauman Moscow State Technical University, shared the accumulated experience of one of the leading Russian technical universities. He encouraged colleagues from other technical universities to remain committed to the principles of fundamental training of professionals and, at the same time, to more actively implement a practice-oriented approach to education. According to him, Bauman University tries to involve students in real projects and develops cooperation with industrial partners.
Concluding the session, Sergey Katyrin invited the audience to join the International Trade and Industry Congress of the Russian Chamber of Commerce and Industry on Investment. Development. Cooperation, which is another event within Metalloobrabotka 2025. Maxim Fateev, Director General of EXPOCENTRE, said at the plenary session that more than 1,200 companies from Russia, Belarus, China and other countries are participating in the exhibition in 2025.
Press Service, EXPOCENTRE AO
Source: the Russian Chamber of Commerce and Industry
