Rustam Minnikhanov: Cooperation between Tatarstan and Xinjiang is not well developed yet

On April 15 at his meeting with Zhang Chunxian, a member of Political Bureau of the Central Committee of Communist Party of China, Secretary of the party committee of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region in Urumqi, Tatarstan President Rustam Minnikhanov said that Tatarstan and Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region have many opportunities for cooperation.

Tatarstan President thanked Zhang Chunxian for hospitable reception in Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region: “We appreciate the opportunity to develop cooperation between China and Tatarstan. We have arrived to develop economic, scientific-technical, cultural and educational cooperation. We are willing to expand cooperation with Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region.”

Speaking about development of relationships between Tatarstan and China, Tatarstan President told about participation of CNCEC corporation in construction of Ammony plant, and constant exchange of delegations.

Tatarstan Vice-Premier, Minister of Agriculture and Food Marat Akhmetov, Aide to Tatarstan President on international activity Radik Gimatdinov, Chief Executive of Tatarstan Investment Development Agency Linar Yakupov, OAO “TAIF” Board Chairman Rustem Sulteev, OAO “Tatneft” Director General Nail Maganov, OAO “Tatneftekhiminvest-holding” Director General Rafinat Yarullin, Chairman of Tatartsan Chamber of Commerce and Industry Shamil Ageev took part in the meeting.

“We have got great opportunities for cooperation, therefore we should intensify work in all areas. We know that many Chinese companies are willing to expand their business in Russia. Tatarstan may become the right place to enter Russian market. I see prospects in oil processing and petrochemical industries, engineering, agriculture, food industry, education and science, sport and tourism” Rustam Minnikhanov said.

Rustam Minnikhanov thanked leadership of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region for comfortable conditions provided for Tatars.

Zhang Chunxian expressed confidence in successful visit of Tatarstan delegation, and told about economic development of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region.

Zhang Chunxian offered Rustam Minnikhanov to expand cooperation in construction of the transport corridor “Silk way”.

Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region can share the experience in creation of special economic zones and is interested in student exchange. Both regions are attractive for tourists, Zhang Chunxian added.

At the end of the meeting, Kazan Federal University and Xinjiang University, Tatarstan Chamber of Commerce and Industry and Xinjiang Trade Promotion Committee signed agreements on cooperation.