Putin called the chemical industry one of the key sectors of the Russian economy.

The chemical industry is one of the key sectors of the domestic economy. This was announced by Russian President Vladimir Putin on May 25.

"The chemical industry is one of the key sectors of the domestic economy, an essential element of the country's technological sovereignty and defense capability," a telegram on the Kremlin's website says.

According to him, today it is very important to increase scientific research, as well as to introduce innovative technologies that meet international standards in order to win in global competition.

"And of course, it is necessary to give priority attention to the training of qualified specialists with advanced competencies," the Russian leader summed up.

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As well as to increase the production of rare earth metals, including lithium

Earlier, on April 16, Putin said that a new national project for the development of the space industry should be approved in the Russian Federation, within the framework of which the long-term goals of the Russian space program will be formulated. At the same time, he stressed that the expedition to Mars was a grandiose task, but there were a number of issues that needed to be resolved.