Rustam Minnikhanov meets Ambassador of Ukraine to Russia

Issues of economic cooperation between Tatarstan and Ukraine have been discussed today at a meeting of the Tatarstan President Rustam Minnikhanov and the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Ukraine to Russia Vladimir Elchenko.

The meeting took place at the Kazan Kremlin with participation of the Director of the Department for External Relations – Aide to the RT President Iskander Muflikhanov, the Chief of the Tatarstan Investment Development Agency Linar Yakupov and other officials.

At the meeting issues of economic cooperation between Tatarstan and Ukraine were raised. Events involving JSC Ukrtatnaft continue to impede development of bilateral relations, Rustam Minnikhanov acknowledged. At the same time Tatarstan and Ukraine may be proud of long-term efficient cooperation in agro-industrial sector, the Tatarstan President said.
Vladimir Elchenko informed about the interest of Ukraine towards joint production of new military transport aircraft An-70.

As Iskander Muflikhanov highlghted, the Head of the Republic asked to examine prospects of joint realization of a new technological project connected with fuel processing. The Ukranian side is also interested in renewal of direct flight connection between Kazan and Ukranian cities.