Rustam Minnikhanov holds meeting with Turkish businessmen in Moscow

On February 10, during his working trip to Moscow, Tatarstan President Rustam Minnikhanov met Turkish businessmen. Ambassador of Turkey to Russia Umit Yardym took part in the meeting.

Rustam Minnikhanov told about social and economic situation in the republic, main areas of further development and major projects. He noted that cooperation between Turkey and Tatarstan is successfully realized within the framework of Russia-Turkey relations.

“Leaders of our countries are becoming closer and it is expected that top level meetings may be held in Kazan in the fourth quarter of 2015,” Minnikhanov said.

Tatarstan President mentioned Special Economic Zone “Alabuga” as a successful example of cooperation between Turkey and Tatarstan, and noted that leadership of Tatarstan is interested in opening new enterprises the republic.

Turkish businessmen expressed their interest in developing such areas as small and medium-size business and banking sector.

Tatarstan Minister of Industry and Trade Ravil Zaripov addressed representatives of Turkish banks with proposal to consider crediting of some prospective projects.

Aide to Tatarstan President Radik Gimatdinov and Director General of SEZ “Alabuga” Timur Shagivaleev took part in the meeting.