Rustam Minnikhanov holds business meetings and negotiations in Davos

President of the Republic of Tatarstan held several meetings and negotiations during his stay in Davos (Switzerland) on January 22-23.

To the point, President of Tatarstan is in Davos to participate in opening of the World economic forum in Davos on the official Russian delegation led by Chairman of the Russian Government Dmitry Medvedev.

Expansion of participation of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development in projects aimed at development of Tatarstan’s infrastructure, realization of investment projects in the sphere of industry, energy saving, housing and utility services, support of small and medium-size business were discussed at a meeting between Rustam Minnikhanov and Managing Director of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development Alain Pilloux. The Tatarstan President invited Alain Pilloux to visit Tatarstan at the head of business mission.

Moreover, Rustam Minnikhanov discussed realization of innovative lighting technology projects and Philips solutions in the sphere of equipping heath care objects, location of Philips assembly production and research center in Tatarstan with Philips Electronics CEO for interaction with government authorities Harry Hendrix.

The meeting with Dow Chemical executive Vice-President in Europe, Middle East, and Africa Heinz Haller was dedicated to issues of company’s investments in projects on the territory of SEZ “Alabuga”, development of construction and transport infrastructure, oil and gas sector, projects in the sphere of composite materials production.

Rustam Minnikhanov also met with Vice-chairman of subdivision of banking investment services Barclays Capital and Chairman of Meridian Capital Marc Holtzman.