Deputy Prime Minister for Innovation, Education, Science and Technology Development – Minister of Digital Transformation Mykhailo Fedorov discussed cooperation in the field of military technologies with billionaire Eric Schmidt, former CEO of Google.
Fedorov announced this on Facebook, as reported by Ukrinform.
“Visionary, billionaire, former CEO of Google and great friend of Ukraine. Eric has been helping our country financially and technologically for a long time. New phases of cooperation were discussed at the meeting. Especially the extremely important field of military technologies,” he said.
Fedorov added that he could not disclose details, but that he had a lot of work ahead of him.
“Thank you Eric for the inspiring conversation. We continue to unite the best people around Ukraine,” he stressed.
As reported, Eric Schmidt was CEO of Google from 2001-2011, was also a board member of Apple and major IT companies, and collaborated with the US Department of Defense on innovation issues. Schmidt’s family has founded charitable foundations in the fields of sustainable development and responsible use of natural resources.
According to Forbes, Schmidt’s fortune will reach $16.2 billion in 2023.
Photo: Mykhailo Fedorov, Facebook