Inter-country Nanotechnology Interaction Workgroup formed

22 June 2009

The two fast developing countries in the field of nanotechnology, Russia and Japan has agreed to form a joint nanotechnology interaction workgroup. The nanotechnology workgroup will establish the cooperation between researchers, entrepreneurs and governing bodies.

The agreement was signed by Anatoly Chubias, DG of the Russian Corporation of Nanotechnologies and Toshihiro Nikai, Minister of Economy Trade and Industry, Japan. The Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry, Japan has nominated Hideiti Okada, DG of Ministry’s Trade Policy Department who will lead the Japanese side, however the Russian side will lead by Alexander Losyukov, RUSNANO Dy. DG.

DG, RUSNANO is optimistic about the workgroup which will focus on the interaction on a number of projects that will be implemented in Russia and RUSNANO will play a major role. Both the countries will also lookout the opportunities to expand the business across the countries and at the same time will enhance the development of state of the art technologies.

DG, RUSNANO also focuses on the forums, seminars and conferences and in line with the first Nanotechnology International Forum that was held in Moscow in December 2008, an arrangement for second Nanotechnology International Forum is being made that will held in Moscow during 6-8 October 2009.

Related Posts: