Plan of actions on realization of Agreement on cooperation between Tatarstan and Kaliningrad region signed

The Republic of Tatarstan and Kaliningrad region will cooperate in trade-economic, scientific-technical and cultural spheres. Plan of actions on realization of Agreement on cooperation between Tatarstan and Kaliningrad region was signed today in Kaliningrad after an extended meeting of Tatarstan delegation with representatives of Kaliningrad Government.

The document was signed by Tatarstan President Rustam Minnikhanov and Governor of Kaliningrad region Nikolay Tsukanov.

During the meeting the parties expressed an opinion that trade and economic relations between Tatarstan and Kaliningrad region are stable. The plan of actions is meant to expand cooperation.

Tatarstan President Rustam Minnikhanov noted that the main task today is to expand business and economic contacts. He believes that preparation for the World Football Cup 2018 can be the first project.

Minister of Economy of Kaliningrad region Anastasiya Kuznetsova briefly told about economic situation in the region. In particular, she informed that there are 90 per cent of explored reserves of amber in the region. Kaliningrad has rich historical and cultural heritage, and is one of the oldest European cities.

According to Anastasiya Kuznetsova, main areas of development are industry, tourism, agricultural industry, IT sector. She presented opportunities of customs zone and special economic zone.

Presenting Tatarstan economic potential, Minister of Industry and Trade Ravil Zaripov pointed out petrochemistry, oil production, engineering industries.

The project of new stadium that is under construction was presented to members of Tatarstan delegation. One of main tasks today is integration of this territory in the urban environment.

Rustam Minnikhanov invited specialists from Kaliningrad region to Tatarstan to get familiar with construction of innovative satellite town “Innopolis”, and “Smart City Kazan”. He continued that Tatarstan design and construction organizations are ready to help the region with implementation of the project of new football stadium and other objects of urban infrastructure.