Chairman of the Russia-China Friendship Association Chen Yuan: We are ready to promote relations with Tatarstan in different Chinese provinces within the framework of our activity

The Prime Minister said that today Russia and China are partners in many spheres, and Russia-China Friendship Association founded in 1957 plays an important role. He thanked members of Chinese delegation for efficient work in the sphere of strengthening of relations between two countries.

Ildar Khalikov noted that Tatarstan and China cooperate in the sphere of mechanical engineering, petrochemical industry, tourism, education. According to the Prime Minister, Tatarstan is willing to continue cooperation.

In his turn, Chairman of the Russia-China Friendship Association Chen Yuan said that it is his first visit to Kazan. He noted that amid complicated international situation Russia-China relations are developing. “We are glad to see that partnership relations are developing between Chinese provinces and the Republic of Tatarstan, and we would like to continue cooperation in cultural, scientific, and industrial spheres,” Chen Yuan said. He also reminded participants of the meeting that Hunan delegation recently visited Tatarstan. “Our industries have much in common, and many projects in China were realized with participation of Soviet specialists,” Mr Chen Yuan added. He continued that Russia-China Friendship Association pays much attention to public diplomacy and cultural contacts with Russia.

Khalikov noted that a joint enterprise established in cooperation with Haier company is working in Tatarstan, and an important project “Ammony” is being implemented. Also, cooperation in the sphere of sport is well-developed. In particular, Tatarstan adopted practices of Shenzhen during preparation for summer Universiade 2013, and experience of Chinese colleagues is being studied within the framework of preparation for World Aquatics Championship 2015, he said and wished members of Chinese delegation interesting and useful visit to Kazan.