Rustam Minnikhanov takes part in solemn launching of facilities for production of Ford Fiesta cars at Ford Sollers plant in Naberezhnye Chelny

On June 3, in Naberezhnye Chelny Acting Tatarstan President Rustam Minnikhanov took part in solemn launching of facilities for the production of Ford Fiesta cars at Ford Sollers plant.

Before the ceremony Rustam Minnikhanov had visited the production lines of the Ford Sollers plant. In particular, he visited the welding and assembly shops, as well as a platform for testing new cars.

Speaking at the event, Minnikhanov noted that despite all the difficulties in the automotive business, Ford Sollers company continues to develop its production. "The company takes care of the preparation of new production lines. As many as 400 million US dollars have been invested for the modernization of the enterprise. We are pleased that such modern high-tech facilities for production of modern cars, which are in demand in our country, have been launched in Tatarstan," he stressed.

Minnikhanov reminded that the term of appointment of the current president of Ford Sollers Ted Cannis in Russia expires soon. "I wish him the same success in his new position. I hope he will not forget about Russia: there are many people who respect him. We still have a lot of tasks that we can realize together," he said.

Ted Cannis in his turn thanked Minnikhanov for his constant assistance from the regional leadership. He noted that the Ford company has developed reliable business relations in Russia.