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14 Dec 2015

Shumilin: Belarus, United States have great potential for innovative cooperation

Shumilin: Belarus, United States have great potential for innovative cooperation

MINSK, 14 December (BelTA) – Belarus and the United States have great potential for cooperation in science, technology, and innovations, Chairman of Belarus’ State Science and Technology Committee Alexander Shumilin said during his meeting with a U.S. scientific delegation on 14 December, BelTA learned from the press service of the Science and Technology Committee.

“Belarus and the United States have great potential for cooperation in science, technology, and innovations. Belarusian and U.S. scientists and researchers can implement joint projects and also work in cooperation with international organizations in such fields as information and communication technologies, construction of medical devices, and biotechnologies,” Alexander Shumilin pointed out.

Besides, Belarus is considering the possibility of studying the U.S. system of venture financing and attracting funds for technology-intensive projects and development of an innovative infrastructure in Belarus.

The U.S. scientific delegation is visiting Minsk from 13 to 18 December to participate in a Belarus-United States seminar on scientific and technical cooperation. The program of the visit also features meetings at the Belarusian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the State Science and Technology Committee, Belarusian State University, the Education Ministry, and the National Academy of Sciences of Belarus.

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