Rustam Minnikhanov: Tatarstan aims to develop cooperation with South American partners and maintain friendly relations between regions

On July 14, at a Foundation Assembly of the Bering- Bellingshausen Institute (IBBA) and the First Conference “Globalization and new policy-makers” in Montevideo (Uruguay), Tatarstan President Rustam Minnikhanov said that nowadays the global world levels out differences between countries, and there are new opportunities for cooperating and establishing contacts, with Uruguay businessmen as well.

Moderator of the discussion, Deputy Director of “Russia” channel, Russian Co-Chairman and President of the Bering- Bellingshausen Institute Sergei Brilev defined the goal of the Assembly as discussion of general agenda in the world, and acquaintance with economic architecture of the countries.

“The Customs Union, Common Economic Space of Eurasia and Southern Common Market (common market of Argentina, Brazil, Venezuela, Paraguay and Uruguay) are launching similar integration processes, but they do not know much about each other. Therefore, we need to do brainstorming about modernization and innovations, investments and intelligent solutions,” Sergei Brilev said.

First plenary session on issues of controllability of multipolar world, opened with a welcoming speech of Vice-President of the Eastern Republic of Uruguay, Chairman of General Assembly (Uruguay Parliament) Danilo Astori:
“International integration and increasing globalization are seeking for criteria of possible union of countries. I am sure that our common efforts and structural analysis will help defining areas of strategic development and realization of the powerful potential of our countries.”

The Vice-President stressed that Uruguay policy is based on adherence to the idea of multi-polarity of the modern world, respect of international law, and sovereignty of countries, observance of democratic principles, and drive for peaceful resolution of conflicts and struggle against any displays of discrimination.

Speaking at the event, Tatarstan President Rustam Minnikhanov said that globalization has entered all spheres of public life on national, regional and local levels. However, there are negative aspects of globalization, he said, such as terrorism, drug addiction and economic crisis.

Rustam Minnikhanov noted that the International conference on counteracting global security threats that was held in Kazan attracted attention of the world community to the need for developing efficient counteracting measures. “Unfortunately, we cannot find efficient solutions to problems in certain spheres. Moreover, some countries are trying to depreciate the role of United National Organization and impose unilateral sanctions in spite of WTO regulations. Russia is supporting multi-polar approach in global policy considering opinions of all countries, and is striving for making common economic and cultural space to make the international system stable,” Tatarstan President said.

The President continued that active cooperation between Eurasian economic union and Common Economic Space of Eurasia and Southern Common Market will help Russian and South American companies to be more competitive, take part in international division of labour, and develop political, economic, technological and cultural cooperation.

Tatarstan is one of rapidly developing and investment-attractive regions in Russia that actively participates in integration processes. He told about special economic zones located in the republic.

Speaking about cooperation with South American partners, Rustam Minnikhanov said that it can be established in engineering automotive industries, state-of-the art technologies and innovative development, agriculture, transport and logistics, sport and tourism. "As one of top research and educational centres in Russia, we invite South American students to study at our universities. Kazan is Russia’s sports capital, and we will be glad to see Uruguay sportsmen at World Aquatics Championship 2015 and World Football Cup 2018," the President summarized.