Rustam Minnikhanov meets with delegation of United Arab Emirates

On October 2 at his meeting with delegation of United Arab Emirates led by Deputy Minister of Economy Abdullah Al-Saleh within the framework of V international investment forum Kazansummit Tatarstan President Rustam Minnikhanov thanked members of the delegation for participation in Kazansummit this year.

“United Arab Emirates is a strategic partner of our country that helps Tatarstan to cooperate with regions of the Persian Gulf. We would like to thank you for opening our representative office in Dubai,” Rustam Minnikhanov said addressing Deputy Minister of Economy Abdullah Al-Saleh.

Rustam Minnikhanov noted developed business relations between Tatarstan and UAE. Tatarstan delegation takes part in annual Dubai economic forum, this year Tatarstan President visited arms exhibition in Abu Dhabi.

According to Tatarstan President, Russian leadership tries to attract foreign investors.
Abdullah Al-Saleh thanked Rustam Minnikhanov for invitation to take part in the forum.

“We do appreciate efforts of Tatarstan leadership on economic development, and contribution to relations between Russia and Islamic countries. We treat you as a close friend of UAE people and thank you for contribution to consolidation of cooperation between Russia and UAE. Today we are here to support these relations,” Abdullah Al-Saleh said.

“We are watching carefully the steps you make to increase region’s investment attractiveness, and we would like to work together,” UAE Deputy Minister of Economy added.

Abdullah Al-Saleh believes that Tatarstan and UAE could cooperate on Smart City project.

Members of UAE delegation told about their activity and made some proposals on cooperation.