RT Prime Minister Ildar Khalikov took part in opening of Tatarstan-Czech business forum. The event takes place in GTRK “Korston” (Kazan). Chairman of the Senate of the Parliament of the Czech Republic Mr Premysl Sobotka made a speech at the opening ceremony.
Officials of Czech delegation headed by Premysl Sobotka arrived in Kazan on May, 14. Guests saw the sights of Kazan, met with Tatarstan President Rustam Minnikhanov and Chairman of RT State Council Farid Mukhametshin.
Before the beginning of Tatarstan-Czech forum delegation of Czech Republic examined expositions of Tatarstan enterprises where special economic zone “Alabuga” and techno polis “Himgrad” were presented.
RT Prime Minister Ildar Khalikov announced that republic optimistically assesses further plans of expanding cooperation with Czech Republic. He noted that Tatarstan and Czech Republic have joint ground works in such spheres as automobile production, machinery construction, production of auto components, pharmaceutics, agriculture and construction.
RT Prime Minister said that Tatarstan is ready to assist Czech partners in realization of projects.
Chairman of the Senate of the Parliament of the Czech Republic Mr Premysl Sobotka in his turn noted that dynamically developing economy of Tatarstan attracts Czech entrepreneurs.
Trilateral agreement on cooperation in the sphere of pharmaceutics was signed by JSC “Tatneftehiminvest-holding”, JSC “Tathimfarmpreparaty” and “Favea” company (Czech Republic) within frameworks of forum. The signing ceremony was held in presence of Ildar Khalikov and Premysl Sobotka.
Delegation of Czech Republic consisted of officials of 20 companies, interested in development of joint projects with Tatarstan businessmen.