The document was signed by Alexander Smekalin, Director of the Association of Economic Interaction of the Constituent Entities of the Russian Federation, and Konstantin Kim, Director of the Center for Foreign Trade under the Ministry of Industry and Trade of Russia. “As part of the Association of Innovative Regions of Russia, we see strong demand for practical tools for foreign economic cooperation, the exchange of technological solutions, and the search for new growth points amid the transformation of global markets. We expect that joint work with the Center for Foreign Trade will expand the capabilities of AIRR members in terms of international cooperation, promotion of high-tech businesses, and development of export potential,” noted AIRR Director Alexander Smekalin. “The Center for Foreign Trade is focused on providing practical assistance to businesses within its area of expertise. I am confident that cooperation with AIRR will contribute to the creation of new partnerships and the implementation of foreign trade projects,” said Konstantin Kim, Director of the Center for Foreign Trade under the Ministry of Industry and Trade of Russia. The signed agreement предусматривает: strengthening communication and cooperative ties between the constituent entities of the Russian Federation—members of the Association—and international partners; creating conditions for promoting regional innovation initiatives and increasing their visibility in foreign markets; supporting the development of innovation infrastructure and the exchange of expert knowledge; improving the quality of interregional and international cooperation in the field of high-tech entrepreneurship.