Rustam Minnikhanov: Main task of Tatarstan and South Moravian Region is to open opportunities for business communication

On April 16 President of Tatarstan Rustam Minnikhanov met with Governor of South Moravian Region of Czech Republic Mikhail Gashek. The meeting was held at governor’s administration in Brno city.

Mikhail Gashek welcomed guests and said that he was glad because of good relations established with a number of Russian regions.

“There is a wide range of strategic companies in our region that are interested in cooperation with Russia. Russian investors come to our region and become a part of our economy. We have a great industrial history, especially in the sphere of electrical industry and engineering. For the last ten years we have focused on research activity and innovations. Due to cooperation of universities and business entities offices of many international companies are located in our region,” Mikhail Gashek said.

Mikhail Gashek thanked members of Tatarstan delegation for interest expressed towards South Moravian Region.

“I am glad that you decided to visit our region during your trip to Czech Republic. That will be great if your visit gives impetus to further development of our relations. We offer cooperation in the sphere of higher educational institutions, innovations and high technologies,” he continued.

Mikhail Gashek also offered to consider an opportunity of opening the centre of Czech language in Tatarstan.

Rustam Minnikhanov said that South Moravian Region is a rapidly developing, innovative and investment-attractive region of Czech Republic. He continued that Tatarstan delegation had already visited two modern high-tech enterprises in South Moravian Region. He noted as well that Tatarstan had established business contacts with Honeywell and Siemens before.