KUBINKA, Moscow region. Aug 14 (Interfax) - The number and composition of the delegations attending the Army 2023 international military-technical forum in Russia show that any attempts to isolate Russia and contain the development of its defense industry are doomed to failure, Deputy Prime Minister, Industry and Trade Minister Denis Manturov said at the forum's plenary session on Monday.
"I am glad to welcome you at the ninth Army 2023 international military-technical forum. The broad attendance confirms its global nature. Over 70 delegations from foreign defense agencies and the representatives of over 80 foreign companies have come to Russia this year. This shows yet again that attempts to isolate our country are doomed to failure. The same is true of efforts to contain the development of the Russian defense industry," Manturov said.