Science should promote competitiveness of national economy

Science and innovations in Belarus should promote competitiveness of the national economy, Deputy Prime Minister of Belarus Alexander Kosinets noted during the opening of the exhibition Science and Innovations dedicated to the 1st Congress of Belarusian Scientists.

According to him, the forum presents the up-to-date developments of Belarusian scientists, the achievements of the Belarusian research community. The layout features more than 500 scientific developments in various fields including space and laser technologies, new equipment in the sphere of mechanical engineering, microelectronics and also technologies in the field of health care system, agriculture, construction and food industry. Attending the forum are leading organizations and companies of the country. “In the future, due to these developments the Belarusian researchers will create up-to-date resource-saving and energy-saving technologies which will improve competitiveness of the Belarusian products,” the Deputy Prime Minister noted.

Alexander Kosinets noted that students of leading universities of the country, postgraduates and young scientists were invited to attend the exhibition. Their interest in science is growing. “It is very important for this country as young specialists are our future,” he highlighted.

Source: BelTA