At the invitation of the Ministry of Education and Science of the Russian Federation, Minister WAN Gang led a S&T delegation on a visit to Russia on October 15th -19th. WAN exchanged opinions and reached consensus with Mr. Andrei FURSENKO, Minister of Education and Science of the Russian Federation, Dmitry F. Mezentsev, Vice Chairman of the Federation Council of Russia, and Chubais, Head of State Nanotechnology Corporation.

WAN visited the Russian Science Center Kurchatov Institute and Research Institute of Automobiles and Engines. He also carried out field studies on thermonuclear fusion, nanotechnology and automobile technology in Russia, and discussed S&T cooperation with the Russian counterpart.