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Russia exports medicines to over 150 countries — Industry and Trade Minister

Anton Alikhanov says that developing the export of domestic medicines is one of the priorities of the ministry

MOSCOW, April 6. /TASS/. Russia exports medicines annually to over 150 countries, Industry and Trade Minister Anton Alikhanov said in an interview with TASS.

"Our pharmaceutical products are exported to over 150 countries annually," he said.

The minister also noted that developing the export of domestic medicines is one of the Industry and Trade Ministry’s priorities.

Industry and Trade Minister names main importers of Russian medicines

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