Plan of actions on cooperation signed between Tatarstan and Volgograd region

On August 26 Tatarstan Minister of Industry and Trade Ravil Zaripov and Deputy Chairman of Volgograd Government Vladimir Galushkin signed plan of actions on cooperation in different economic and industrial sectors between Tatarstan and Volgograd region. The event was held at the Government building of Volgograd region in presence of Tatarstan President Rustam Minnikhanov and Governor of the region Sergei Bozhenov.

To the point, cooperation between two regions is realized in accordance with the Agreement between Tatarstan Government and Administration of Volgograd region on trade-economic, scientific-technical and social-economic cooperation on September 18, 2009. Plan of actions that was signed today determined a number of cooperation areas for the next four years.

Sergei Bozhenov said that Tatartsan is ready for adopting innovations, and it was interesting to see the preparation for World Summer Universiade. He reminded as well that in 2018 Russian regions, including Kazan and Volgograd will host matches of the World Football Cup.

Members of Volgograd delegation are going to visit Kazan to see venues constructed for the Games and adopt experience of holding international competitions.

Rustam Minnikhanov thanked leadership of Volgograd region for warm reception and support in organization of Universiade Torch Relay.

He noted that the Battle of Stalingrad is one of the most heroic events in the history of Great Patriotic War, and patriotism and dedication of soldiers show the example for new generations.

Rustam Minnikhanov believes that close cooperation between delegations will favour development of relations between Tatarstan and Volgograd region.