Rustam Minnikhanov takes part in opening of XII European Congress on Catalysis – EuropaCat – 2015
30 August 2015, Sunday
On August 30, speaking at an opening of the XII European Congress on Catalysis – EuropaCat – 2015 at the Piramida Cultural and Entertainment Complex, Interim President of the Republic Rustam Minnikhanov said that the republic is willing to learn and use the experience and achievements of specialists – participants of the XII European Congress on Catalysis – EuropaCat – 2015 “Catalysis: Balancing the use of fossil and renewable resources.”
Minnikhanov reminded that representatives from more than 60 countries are participating in the forum. He wished them all good work and pleasant stay in Kazan.
He briefed about Tatarstan as a Russian center of oil refining and petrochemistry, with specialized educational and research centers.
"We will try to establish direct contacts, learn and use your experience," Minnikhanov said, addressing the congress participants.
Kazan Federal University and Kazan National Research Technological University signed a memorandum of cooperation with Haldor Topsoe A/S Within the framework of the opening of the XII European Congress on Catalysis.
Tatarstan President's Press Office, Elena Britvina
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