Prime Minister of Tatarstan Ildar Khalikov: Tatarstan follows the policy of creating comfortable conditions for Turkish business

RT Prime Minister Ildar Khalikov met with Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Turkey to Russian Federation Mr Aidyn Sezgin. The meeting was held in House of RT government. Parties discussed perspectives of further cooperation, exchanged opinions about the state of current relationships between Tatarstan and Turkish Republic. In particular, Ildar Khalikov noted that today political contacts form economic relations. In the first half-year foreign trade turnover between Tatarstan and Turkey made 871 mln. US dollars.

Two large projects are being realized on the territory of special economic zone “Alabuga” with participation of Turkish companies. Cultural relations are developing likewise – Turkey participated in festival of Muslim cinema that was held in Kazan.

“The fact that Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Turkey is the guest at Russian-Turkey Business Forum "Strategy of innovation development of auto-component industrial cluster in Russian Federation" (October, 20-22, 2010) enhances the status of event”, - Ildar Khalikov said.

Mr. Aidyn Sezgin in his turn conveyed invitation to RT President Rustam Minnikhanov on behalf of Turkish President to visit Turkey. He noted that Turkey is interested in increasing the number of visits on the part of Tatarstan and is always glad to welcome Tatarstan delegations.

We want to develop mutually beneficial relations with Tatarstan in all spheres, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Turkey said. He reminded that representative office of Tatarstan in Istanbul is functioning / working actively which underlines seriousness of relationships.

RT Prime Minister Ildar Khalikov said that Tatarstan follows the policy of creating comfortable conditions for Turkish business.