OREANDA-NEWS. May 26, 2010. The meeting particularly focused on ways to attract investment in high-tech projects and the prospects of Russia’s scientific and technological sector for development and commercialisation of new technology at Skolkovo.

The President noted in particular the importance of joint projects with foreign investors in such sectors as biomedical technology, energy efficiency, space and nuclear industries.

Taking part in the meeting were 22 heads of US venture capital funds and Special Aide to the US President on national security Michael McFall. On the Russian side, the meeting was attended by First Deputy Chief of Staff of the Presidential Executive Office Vladislav Surkov, Economic Development Minister Elvira Nabiullina, and Head of the Presidential Experts Directorate Ilya Lomakin-Rumyantsev.