Rustam Minnikhanov: We are interested in cooperation in many areas
19 November 2014, Wednesday
On November 19, in Mumbai, a presentation of the Essar Holding Company (India) and AMW Motors, one of India's largest truck manufacturers, was made for Tatarstan President Rustam Minnikhanov and members of Tatarstan delegation, who are on a working visit to India.
The Essar Holding has facilities in India, Indonesia, USA, Canada and other countries. One of its main activities is steel production, from raw material to the sale of finished products. The company is also engaged in the production of energy, oil refining and petrochemistry, construction and maintenance of major ports and other activities.
AMW Motors Company is among the three largest producers of heavy trucks in India.
“We are interested in cooperation in many areas”, Minnikhanov said after the presentation.
In particular, representatives of the AMW Motors suggested cooperating with the KAMAZ Automaker (distribution, procurement of components, etc.).
The Indian partners are also interested in expanding cooperation with the Kazan Helicopter Plant, including maintenance of helicopters operated in India.
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