Ildar Khalikov meets Australia Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to Russia Paul Myler

On August 10, at Tatarstan Government House, Tatarstan Prime Minister met Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Australia to Russia Paul Myler.

“Our cooperation in the field of sport and culture needs to be extended into the economy as well,” Ildar Khalikov said, welcoming the guests. “We need to find common interests that will help us build and strengthen relations between Australia and Tatarstan.”

Tatarstan Prime Minister briefed on the main areas of economic development of the republic, innovation platforms and potential of special economic zones located in Tatarstan. He noted rapid development of the Alabuga Special Economic Zone with its 42 tenants having created more than 5,000 jobs. Khalikov said that in the near future, its territory will be increased, because there is a strong demand from investors who can obtain considerable privileges developing their business in the zone.

“The Alabuga SEZ is able to become a good platform for Australian entrepreneurs to enter the Russian market,” Ildar Khalikov said, in particular.

He went on to tell about the Kama Industrial Park and Master Park, saying that the Master Park is Europe’s largest industrial park measuring 640,000 square metres.

The Innopolis innovation campus located 30 km far from Kazan, could be interesting for investors as well, Ildar Khalikov suggested.

In his turn Paul Myler thanked Khalikov for the warm -reception and well-thought-out agenda. He also expressed his admiration for the organization and holding of the FINA World Aquatics Championships 2015, which closed yesterday in Kazan.

Later the parties discussed issues related to promoting relations in some economy branches in the current economic situation.