Linar Yakupov: “Persian countries express more interest towards Russia and Tatarstan”

At a briefing at Tatarstan Cabinet of Ministers dedicated to results of the working trip of Tatarstan delegation to Saudi Arabia, Chief Executive of Tatarstan Investment Development Agency Linar Yakupov said: “Persian countries express more interest towards Russia and Tatarstan.”

Rector of Russian Islamic University Rafik Mukhametshin participated in the event.

To the point, Tatarstan delegation visited Saudi Arabia by invitation of Secretary General of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation Ekmeleddin Ihsanoglu. The meeting between Tatarstan delegation and Ekmeleddin Ihsanoglu was held at OIC headquarters in Jeddah.

Members of Tatarstan delegation also participated in Jeddah economic forum.

According to Linar Yakupov, issues of participation of OIC countries in Kazansummit-2013 on October 2-3 were discussed at the meeting with OIC Secretary General. Chief Executive of Tatarstan Investment Development Agency focused on the opportunity of food supply to Persian countries.

“There is an increase in demand of these countries for agricultural produce. Representatives of OIC and Islamic Development Bank are interested in exporting our goods to Middle East and African markets,” he said. Considering that Tatarstan exports 50 per cent of goods, the region is interested in developing new markets in OIC countries.

“Key objectives faced by Tatarstan Investment Development Agency and relevant ministries are expansion of product markets and attraction of investments,” Linar Yakupov emphasized.