Rustam Minnikhanov holds meeting with Tatarstan representatives abroad and in Russian regions

On September 28, at Tatarstan Government House, Tatarstan President Rustam Minnikhanov held a meeting with representatives of Tatarstan abroad and in Russian regions.

Welcoming participants of the meeting, Minnikhanov noted that the main tasks of the republic for the coming year are set in today's address of Tatarstan President to the State Council of the republic. Long-term priorities are set forth in the Strategy of socio-economic development of the Republic of Tatarstan up to 2030, the implementation of which is our common goal, he added.

He stressed that Tatarstan is an export-oriented republic with 50% of its products being gone for export.

"We are very interested in maintaining contacts we have. At the same time, the search for new markets is underway. Over the past period our representative offices have been opened in the Crimea, Sevastopol, the UAE and China. New staff appointed in the United States, Kazakhstan, Saint-Petersburg and Leningrad region," he said.

He added that a lot of joint projects are being implemented with foreign partners. In particular, there is great potential for cooperation with Turkey. "There are good prospects for the expansion of business relations with China. First of all, this is the implementation of the Haier project. The construction of this plant should attract attention and become a kind of model for other Chinese investors,” Minnikhanov said.

He stressed that despite the sanctions, Tatarstan managed to maintain cooperation with France, the Czech Republic and Finland. Among the CIS countries Tatarstan is enjoying the most successful economic cooperation with Kazakhstan and Belarus. Tatarstan President stressed that it is necessary to intensify work with partners from the United States.