Session of Russian-Czech intergovernmental commission held in Kazan

The 8th plenary session of Intergovernmental commission for economic, industrial, scientific and technical cooperation between the Russian Federation and the Czech Republic was held in Kazan. The session was chaired by the Russian Minister of regional development Igor Slyunyaev. Czech Minister of industry and trade Martin Cuba and President of Tatarstan Rustam Minnikhanov participated in the event.

The Intergovernmental commission was established in 2005. Its main task is preparation of proposals and decisions aimed at development of bilateral trade and economic relations between Russia and the Czech Republic. Another important area is development of interregional cooperation between the two countries.

Before the session Rustam Minnikhanov told the Russian Minister of regional development Igor Slyunyaev about the projects of social and economic development of the Republic of Tatarstan.

During bilateral meeting between the Russian Minister of regional development and Czech Minister of industry and trade Martin Cuba thanked the Russian Minister of regional development and the Tatarstan President for organisation of the session and invitation to visit Kazan. He mentioned that the Czech Republic had consolidated the position as one of the most important foreign trade partners of Russia.

Igor Slyunyaev noted the positive tendency in expansion of the interregional cooperation. He expressed hope for the constructive dialogue within the framework of the session.

Czech Minister of industry and trade Martin Cuba thanked the Russian party for fruitful work within a framework of the Commission. He informed that Czech companies were interested in expanding mutual cooperation with Russian partners.

President of Tatarstan Rustam Minnikhanov welcomed the audience and wished successful work during the session.

Igor Slyunyaev and Martin Cuba signed the protocol of the session and the list of joint projects to be realised. The Tatarstan Minister of industry and trade Ravil Zaripov and Board Chairman of the Czech company “Mitas” Tomáš Němec signed the memorandum of joint cooperation in organisation of the industrial production of big radial tires for agricultural needs.