Rustam Minnikhanov: “Federal authorities should take Association of innovative regions of Russia seriously”

The Association of innovative regions of Russia is an efficient organisation for sharing experience and joint promotion of interests of the Russian subjects. Such a statement was made by the Tatarstan President Rustam Minnikhanov in Novosibirsk at the international innovation forum “Interra-2012”. The Association of innovative regions of Russia is among organisers of the event.

In the interview President of Tatarstan noted that the forum “Interra-2012” held in Novosibirsk, one of the country’s leading scientific centers, is a good place for meetings and establishing interregional contacts in the sphere of innovations.

“As the President of republic and Chairman of the Association of innovative regions of Russia I enjoy being present at this forum. An interesting session was held today, and I hope there will be other interesting meetings during the trip,” Rustam Minnikhanov said. He also noted that every region that is a member of the association enjoys benefit.

The Tatarstan President reminded that the association is in close cooperation with federal development institutions in terms of investment policy. Members of the association together obtain preferences and regulatory acts necessary for innovative regions.

President of Tatarstan also held a session with chiefs of committees of the Association of innovative regions of Russia. Interim results of activity of committees were discussed and future plans and tasks defined.