Antonov State Enterprise's top priority is boosting international cooperation, says press service

The top priority of the Kyiv-based Antonov State Enterprise in coming years is the development of international cooperation, the company's press service told Interfax-Ukraine on Monday.

"This concerns the development of cooperation with traditional partners under existing programs and new directions of cooperation with new partners," the press service said, adding that today the enterprise is cooperating with 76 countries.

The press service said that a program for closer integration with the Russian aviation industry has been started. The issue of the creation of a joint center for purchase of spare parts, sales and servicing of Antonov aircraft is being worked on.