Rustam Minnikhanov: “I am sure that Russia-Japan Investment Forum will give new impetus to our relationships”

On March 19 Tatarstan President Rustam Minnikhanov took part in the 6th Russia-Japan Investment Forum in New Otani hotel (Tokyo).

The forum is organized by the Russian Ministry of Economic Development and the Japanese Ministry of Economy, Trade, and Industry.

Round tables on the most topical issues connected with Russia-Japan economic relations will be held within the framework of the forum. In particular, much emphasis will be put on cooperation in the sphere of energy saving, automotive industry, innovations, medicine, transport and infrastructure. Also, Russian investment agricultural projects will be presented.

A number of investment agreements will be signed.

Representatives of Russian and Japan authorities, regions and prefectures, executives of large national corporations, financial institutes, research and public organisations took part in a panel discussion entitled 'Improving the investment climate in Russia and opening new areas for investment cooperation between Russia and Japan'.

Moderator of the discussion, observer of NHK TV channel Ichiyo Ishikawa reminded about the main objectives of the forum, - to facilitate the development and growth of trade links and to attract investment.

Introducing Rustam Minnikhanov, Ichiyo Ishikawa said that the Republic of Tatarstan is a highly developed region where road maps aimed at economic modernization are really implemented.

Rustam Minnikhanov confirmed that Tatarstan aims to create innovative economy integrated into global economy. He assured participants of the forum that all conditions for successful work are provided for investors in the republic: a developed infrastructure, land plots, developed road maps, highly professional personnel, and maximum attention on the part of regional government.

Rustam Minnikhanov told about implementation of major investment projects in Kama cluster, Special Economic Zone “Alabuga”, and Innopolis innovative site. According to Rustam Minnikhanov, Japanese companies have long been working with Tatarstan partners in petrochemical, oil processing, engineering, and IT industries.

“Full understanding of regional authorities, competitive conditions, ready-made infrastructure guarantee successful prospective mutually beneficial cooperation. I am sure that Russia-Japan Investment Forum will give new impetus to our relationships and attraction of investments,” Rustam Minnikhanov said.