On the MAKS-2019 opening ceremony Russian President Vladimir Putin expressed confidence that "the achievements of the domestic aviation industry and the technical capabilities of the Russian Aerospace Forces will interest Turkish partners." This reported by TASS.

"This will open up new opportunities for mutually beneficial cooperation," the Russian President stressed.

"This year’s innovations of MAKS, that will be interesting to both specialists and viewers, include promising developments for unmanned systems, for small and business aviation, as well as breakthrough projects in the field of civil aviation, such as the MS-21 aircraft, the Mi-38 and Ka-62, "the Russian leader said.

He noted that Moscow deeply appreciates international attention to the Russian air show.

"We take it as recognition of high intellectual, scientific, technical and export potential of our country and our unique traditions of aircraft building, which allows Russia to remain among the flagships of the aerospace industry," the head of state added.

According to Putin, the prospects for aircraft manufacturing largely depend on broad international cooperation, on the interaction of designers, scientists, and the efficient use of production capacities.