Belarus, Russia to deepen scientific cooperation

The parties praised the level of cooperation between the National Academy of Sciences of Belarus and the Russian Academy of Sciences, the development of cooperation in applied and fundamental research and joint projects in microelectronics, optics, and remote sensing of the Earth. The ambassador proposed making more active use of the potential of the Union State of Belarus and Russia to develop joint projects and harmonize the legal frameworks governing the research sector in the two countries.

“Gennady Krasnikov briefed the ambassador on major scientific projects underway in Russia in space exploration and high-energy physics. The parties exchanged views on the prospects for Belarusian scientists to work at the SKIF in Novosibirsk Oblast. The sides reached an agreement to maintain working contacts, including with a view to further deepening cooperation between Belarusian and Russian scientists within the Union State,” the press service said.