Rustam Minnikhanov meets Board Chairman of Doğuş Holding (Turkey) Ferit Şahenk

On September 24, in Kazan, Tatarstan President Rustam Minnikhanov met Board Chairman of Doğuş Holding (Turkey) Mr. Ferit Şahenk.

Rustam Minnikhanov showed interest in developing cooperation with the Doğuş Company, noting rapidly growing trade and economic relations with Turkey. “Your country is one of the leading foreign partners of Tatarstan and ranks first in terms of joint foreign-owned ventures, working in the republic,” Rustam Minnikhanov said. Tatarstan President reminded that a quarter of all foreign investments in Tatarstan comes from Turkey.

Mr. Ferit Şahenk, in his turn, thanked the Tatarstan delegation for the warm welcome. “This is our first visit to Kazan and we are impressed with this beautiful city,” he said. According to him, the Doğuş Company has serious intentions of implementing joint projects with Tatarstan.

The Doğuş Group comprises about 180 companies. The Group holds strong positions in the financial sector, has its own banks in Turkey, runs media properties and develops a tourism business. Mr. Şahenk said that he sees good opportunities for joint business projects, especially in the construction and tourist fields.

Summing up, the parties expressed their hope for mutually beneficial cooperation.

Tatarstan Deputy Prime Minister – Minister of Industry and Trade Ravil Zaripov, Aide to Tatarstan President Radik Gimatdinov, Minister of Construction, Architecure, and Housing and Utilities Services of the republic Irek Faizullin, Chief Executive of Tatarstan Ivestment Development Agency and other officials took part in the meeting.