Rustam Minnikhanov meets with delegation of United Arab Emirates
2 October 2013, Wednesday
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.
On 24 December Tatarstan Prime Minister Aleksey Pesoshin took part in a charity action “The Christmas Tree of Wishes” held during the 17th session of the State Council of the republic of the seventh convocation.
The Head of the Government of the republic will fulfill wishes of five-year old Landysh who dreams of a guitar, 13-year old Zariva who will get a smart speaker, eight-year old Leyla dreaming of a bike and 16-year old Evelina who will be given an e-book.
On 20 December, speaking at a meeting held by the Rais (Head) of Tatarstan Rustam Minnikhanov in the Government House of the republic with participation of the regional Prime Minister Aleksey Pesoshin and all municipalities taking part in it via videoconference, the First Deputy Minister of Construction, Architecture and House Utilities Sector of the republic Damir Shaydullin informed that huge work in capital overhaul of 713 social and cultural facilities have been completed in the republic with the total cost of work of 15bn rubles.
On 20 December, in his address on the occasion of the Russian Security Bodies Officers Day, Tatarstan Prime Minister Aleksey Pesoshin congratulated employees and old stagers of the service with their professional holiday and wrote: “
Throughout the history of our state, security agencies have stood guard over national interests of Russia and protected the sovereignty and territorial integrity of the country. Your high professionalism, courage and dedication to duty are a reliable shield against external and internal threats.
On 15 December, speaking at a meeting of the competition committee of the regional public competition “The Manager of the Year” about its results in 2025, Tatarstan Prime Minister Aleksey Pesoshin said that the list of 155 participants (nominees), who are heads of enterprises and organizations from various industries and sectors of the economy, for the competition was formed based on recommendations from regional ministries and departments, city and district municipalities, employers' associations and the Federation of Trade Unions of the republic.