Rustam Minnikhanov: Tatarstan is interested in developing livestock breeding

Tatarstan is interested in development of efficient mutually beneficial relations with “Elders” company (Elders Limited, Australia), President of Tatarstan Rustam Minnikhanov stated at a meeting with Director general of Elders company Malcolm Jackman in Adelaide (Australia).

We remind that Head of republic is on a short-term visit in Australia (September, 27-28, 2011).

At the meeting with Malcolm Jackman Rustam Minnikhanov noted that Tatarstan specialists appreciated cooperation with Elders company in livestock sector. By his words, today Tatarstan is especially interested in livestock breeding, cattle reproduction and procurement of large farms with breeding stock.

“We were satisfied with export of breeding animals to Tatarstan. We hope it is just the beginning of our serious relationships”, - Malcolm Jackman said in his turn. He noted that animals were transported to Kazan on Boeing 747 by air, and it was the first practice. Deliveries of breeding animals to Moscow and other cities are expected to be arranged in the nearest future.

JSC “Rosagroleasing” that is funding such deals plays an important role in relationships with Australian company, Rustam Minnikhanov noted.

“I am sure in great potential we have for cooperation. Today one of the most important tasks for republic is to provide qualitative reproduction of cattle and develop cattle breeding”, - Rustam Minnikhanov said.

Director general of JSC “Tatneft” Shafagat Takhautdinov, board Chairman of JSC Ak Bars bank Robert Musin, Director of department for external relations – Aide to RT president on international issues Iskander Muflikhanov attended the meeting.