He stated this at a meeting with representatives of the French business community via videoconference.
Putin said that the Russian authorities are planning to increase assistance to the development of science and technology.
“Resources will be directed primarily to innovative sectors such as pharmaceuticals and biotechnology, nuclear and renewable energy, carbon utilization,” he said.
According to Putin, Russia is interested in the involvement of foreign companies in this work, which would like to invest in Russian priority projects.
RT was broadcasting.