Sunday 15 July 2018

Work of Russian steel workers helps implementing infrastructure projects - Putin


President also noted that the metallurgy products produced in Russia are in demand on international markets.

MOSCOW, July 15. /TASS/. Russian President Vladimir Putin has congratulated workers and veterans of the country’s ore mining and metallurgical industry with Metallurgist Day. Work of miners and steel workers in many ways contributes to the development of the country's economy and the implementation of large-scale infrastructure projects, he said in a statement aired on Rossiya 24 TV channel.

"Today, steady and masterful work of hundreds of thousands of miners and steel workers largely determines the dynamics of the Russian economy, allows us to implement large-scale infrastructure projects, to ensure the defense capability of our country," Putin said.

Putin also noted that the metallurgy products produced in Russia are in demand on international markets. "Domestic metallurgy is open to new approaches and advanced technologies. Promising deposits are being developed in the industry, major modernization projects are being launched, rolling mills are being put into operation," he added.

According to Putin, development of white metallurgy is a source of pride. Its products, as well as "technical solutions, the level of employees training corresponds to the best global practices".

Source: ITAR-TASS 15-07-2018