Moscow University honored head of BrahMos joint venture Pillai

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Moscow, May 17 (UNI) Moscow University honoured Dr A Sivathanu Pillai, CEO and MD head of BrahMos Aerospace today, with the Order of Peter the Great. He was was made lifetime Professor of the University and was bestowed with the honour of "Acamedician of the University." Dr V G Shevchenko, President of the University, presented the Role of Honour to Dr Pillai for his outstanding contribution in the field of "Defence, Military&Industrial Complex and Public Management".

Dr Pillai had played a major role in bringing friendship between India and Russia by technical collaboration of the scientific community of the two countries.

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh had appreciated BrahMos's joint venture as a shining example of India-Russia collaboration. It was also appreciated by Russian President Putin, who said that it was a role model for all future cooperations.

Dr Shevchenko highlighted the contribution of Dr A Sivathanu Pillai in making this JV a success, his leadership and efforts to integrate the strategic minds of the two nations.

The Presidium of Academicians lauded Dr Pillai's unique role in the research and development in number of areas such as Hypersonic, Naval Systems and Naval Stealth technologies.

Dr Pillai reciprocated modestly stating that it was the time tested relationship between India and Russia, which became the foundation of success of the BrahMos joint venture. He also brought out the global concerns on security including terrorism and space weaponisation and appealed to the like minded countries like India and Russia to work together to find a solution, so that the globe will be a peaceful place to live.

The BrahMos JV head also praised the efforts being taken by the university in evolving counter-terrorism methods to combat the terrorism in various parts of the world.

Dr Pillai is the first Indian, who has been honoured with this prestigious award.

UNI

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