Vladimir Putin holds a working meeting with Tatarstan President Rustam Minnikhanov
1 April 2014, Tuesday
On April 1, at his meeting with Vladimir Putin in Novo-Ogarevo (Moscow region), Rustam Minnikhanov informed Russian President on the investment component of Tatarstan economy and reported on results of his working trips to the Crimea.
In particular, Rustam Minnikhanov reported that last year the capital investments made 520 billion roubles, showing a 5.5 per cent increase.
“We have good results in the oil refining industry. The certificate of conformity to technical regulation has been issued. The refinery yield will make 98 per cent by 2016. This year we are launching hydro-cracking and lubricant production,” Rustam Minnikhanov continued.
He also reported on the development of special economic zone “Alabuga” (Elabuga region, Tatarstan).
“We have good projects underway in the special economic zone. Currently, 41 residents have been registered there. Investments account to over 100 billion, with more than 50 billion made by investors,” Rustam Minnikhanov said.
Tatarstan President added that industrial parks are being established in every municipal region to facilitate development of small and medium-size business.
“The share of small and medium-size business is currently 25 per cent, but our aim is 30-35, up to 40 per cent. We have a lot of work to do in this area,” Rustam Minnikhanov stated.
Rustam Minnikhanov reported to Vladimir Putin in details on his trips to Crimea, where he has been three times.
“There are some topical issues that I would like to share with you and get your support on,” Rustam Minnikhanov said. He reminded that Crimean Tatars were subjected to repression 70 years ago and offered to apply the Law “On rehabilitation of repressed peoples” in respect of Crimean Tatars.
Rustam Minnikhanov also brought the wish of Crimean Tatars to meet with Russian President to tell about their plans and view of the situation to Vladimir Putin’s attention.
The detailed shorthand record of the meeting is available at the official website of the Russian President http://www.kremlin.ru/news/20671.
Tatarstan President's Press Office, Elena Britvina
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