Rustam Minnikhanov meets with UAE Minister of Economy Sultan bin Saeed Al Mansoori

On June 5, during the 6th International economic summit of Russia and OIC countries Kazansummit 2014, Tatarstan President Rustam Minnikhanov and UAE Minister of Economy Sultan bin Saeed Al Mansoori discussed further mutually beneficial cooperation.

Rustam Minnikhanov welcomed the guests saying that members of UAE delegation are dinstinguished guests of the summit, and thanked UAE representatives for taking part in the event.

Rustam Minnikhanov said that UAE is one of the most attractive economic partners of Tatarstan, and cooperation with OIC countries is an important task for the region. Tatarstan President briefly told about economic situation in the republic, noting that Tatarstan is in top 5five Russian regions by main social and economic indicators. He focused on oil production and oil processing industries mentioning that 15 million tonnes of oil are refined at regional plants.

Tatarstan President told about key petrochemical enterprises, Nizhnekamskneftekhim and Kazanorgsintez, and OAO KAMAZ, the biggest producer of lorries.
Director General of OAO SEZ Albuga Timur Shagivaleev presented the special economic zone.

Chief Executive of Tatarstan Investment Development Agency Linar Yakupov, in his turn, told about SEZ Innopolis.

UAE Minister of Economy Sultan bin Saeed Al Mansoori said that Tatarstan is a highly developed Russian region, and said that relations between Tatarstan and UAE are friendly. He also added that UAE is ready to share their experience in many spheres, including tourism.

“I will present a very detailed report about my visit to Tatarstan to our leadership. We can cooperate in education, health care, and other spheres, and organize visits of our delegations,” Sultan Al Mansoori summarized.