Rosario Alessandrello: Italian-Russian Chamber of Commerce continues working on attraction of Italian entrepreneurs for creation of joint projects with Tatarstan

President of Tatarstan Rustam Minnikhanov has met with members of the Italian-Russian Chamber of Commerce. The meeting was held at the Tatarstan Government House with participation of the Minister of industry and trade Ravil Zaripov, Aide to the Tatarstan President Radik Gimatdinov, Board Chairman of the RT Chamber of Commerce and Industry Shamil Ageev, Director General of OAO “Tatneftekhiminvest-holding” Rafinat Yarullin.

To the point, the delegation of Italian businessmen led by the President of Italian-Russian Chamber of Commerce Rosario Alessandrello is staying in Tatarstan with a working visit. Members of the delegation will visit republican enterprises, participate in meetings at the Ministry of industry and trade and get familiar with Special Economic Zone “Alabuga”.

Rustam Minnikhanov welcomed guests and said that Tatarstan and Italy had been cooperating within the framework of activity of the Italian-Russian Chamber of Commerce for a long time. He noted that Rosario Alessandrello made personal contribution to development and consolidation of Russian-Italian relations.

The Tatarstan President briefly characterized economic situation in republic and noted sustainable growth of industry.

Rustam Minnikhanov said that the most important projects that were being realised in Tatarstan were OAO “TANECO”, OAO “Ammonia”, construction of advanced heavy residue processing complex at OAO “TAIF-NK” and special economic zone “Alabuga”.

The Tatarstan President told about the project of innovative satellite city “Innopolis” that had obtained the status of technology development special economic zone and “Smart city” that would be constructed new the international airport “Kazan”.

President of Tatarstan said that Italy was one of the most important Tatarstan’s commercial partners.

President of Italian-Russian Chamber of Commerce Rosario Alessandrello introduced members of the delegation interested in doing their business in Tatarstan.

The delegation consists of chief executives of Camozzi, LindabBuildingsLLC, MerloniProgetti, MaireTecnimont, representatives of the Association of Italian entrepreneurs in Moscow and the Italian National institute of foreign trade.