Tatarstan President Rustam Minnikhanov arrives in Barcelona (Spain)
18 July 2013, Thursday
On July 18 Tatarstan President Rustam Minnikhanov arrived in Barcelona (Spain) with a two-day working visit (July 18-19, 2013). During his stay in Barcelona Rustam Minnikhanov will visit a number of innovation objects, logistics parks, and other infrastructural platforms.
In particular, Frank logistics and industrial zone, Mercabarna agricultural park of Barcelona, intermodal logistics service center (ZAL) of Barcelona Port, 22@ Barcelona innovation district will be toured.
The main purpose of Tatarstan President’s working visit is participation in the opening ceremony of the 15th FINA World Championship. The event will be held at Palau Sant Jordi stadium, one of the largest Barcelona sports venues, tomorrow, on July 19.
To the point, Kazan will host the 16th FINA World Championship in 2015 (July 17-31, 2015).
Tatarstan President's Press Office, Elena Britvina
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