The first turn of logistic complex “Q-Park Kazan” invested by “Quinn Group” (Ireland) opened in Tatarstan
9 March 2009, Monday
President of “Quinn Group” (Ireland) Mr. Shawn Quinn said at the opening of first turn of logistic complex in Laishevo region that the second construction stage of logistic complex “Q-Park Kazan” would be started upon appearing sufficient number of renter companies and demand for services.
RT Prime minister Rustam Minnikhanov took part in the event. He reminded that “Quinn Group” had invested 100 mln. dollars in construction of the first phase and is the largest investor in the republic. “We understand that the future of republic depends on development of transport infrastructure and logistics. Our task is to saturate the economy with such objects” – Prime minister said. He highly appreciated the Irish company as the investment partner saying that “Quinn Group” is likely to cooperate with republic in other projects.
“Activities of the “Quinn Group” is many-sided indeed; we may offer cooperation in other projects in production and service sector in case they are interested in it”, - Rustam Minnikhanov said.
Head of Tatarstan government informed that a number of logistic centers are being built in the republic taking into account geographic features and close location to road infrastructure (river navigation, airports, federal highways). In particular, logistic complex “Q-Park Kazan” is situated near international airport “Kazan”.
Mr. Shawn Quinn said that his company is implementing 7 logistic projects in Russia and “Q-Park Kazan” is the greatest one.
“We consider the Republic of Tatarstan to be the major region to be promoted in Russia. We have got in touch with the government”, - Mr.Quinn said.
The space of the first turn of “Q-Park Kazan” is 83 000 m². It meets the highest quality standards of construction in Russia. The project is in demand among international companies such as Schneider, Mc.Donalds and Michelin.
In conclusion, RT Prime minister Rustam Minnikhanov presented the letters of thanks Director General and Manager of “Monotek” (Monotek Insaat Sanayi ve Ticaret AS) – general contractor of the project.
On 1 April Tatarstan Prime Minister Aleksey Pesoshin and Russian Minister of Healthcare Mikhail Murashko introduced Ayrat Farrakhov, who was appointed the Acting Rector of Kazan State Medical University (KSMU) to its staff.
In his speech Mikhail Murashko emphasized that today KSMU is rightfully considered one of the most respected in the country and said:”Ayrat (Zakievich) has been officially appointed the Acting Rector and I am sure that under his leadership the University will maintain the positions it has achieved and, of course, will continue its development.”
On 31 March in the Government House of the republic Tatarstan Deputy Prime Minister Leyla Fazleeva hold a meeting of the Commission on the Russian language under the Rais of Tatarstan, which considered key issues of supporting and developing Russian language, including new educational initiatives and discussed programmes of popularization of Russian literature and activities to preserve the language heritage.
On 28 March, speaking at a meeting held by Tatarstan Prime Minister Aleksey Pesoshin in the Government House of the republic with participation of the Acting Chairman of the State Council of the republic Marat Akhmetov and all municipalities taking part in it via videoconference, the regional Minister of Ecology and Natural Resources Azat Ziganshin informed that the regional central cleaning up action will be held in the republic on 25 April and clarified that the location of the national cleanup day will be announced later as the site will be chosen taking into account the opinions of Tatarstan residents.
On 28 March, speaking at a meeting held by Tatarstan Prime Minister Aleksey Pesoshin in the Government House of the republic with participation of the regional and the Acting Chairman of the State Council of the republic Marat Akhmetov and all municipalities taking part in it via videoconference, the regional Deputy Minister of Construction, Architecture and Housing Utilities Sector Damir Shaydullin informed about statistics on the collection of utility bills payments from the population and data on the payment discipline of enterprises and organizations of the republic.