Czech Minister of industry and trade Martin Kotzourek viewed exhibition of Tatarstan economic and industrial potential
18 April 2011, Monday
Czech Minister of industry and trade Martin Kotzourek viewed exhibition devoted to the most important economic and social projects of Tatarstan Republic.
Martin Kotzourek heads representative delegation of Czech Republic which arrived in Kazan in order to take part in Tatarstan- Czech business forum (April,17-19, 2011). Exposition of RT economic and industrial potential was located on the first floor of GTRK “Korston”.
Head of Czech Ministry of industry and trade was accompanied by RT Prime Minister Ildar Khalikov, Deputy Prime Minister – Minister of info and communications Nikolai Nikiforov, RT Minister of industry and trade Ravil Zaripov and others.
Nikolai Nikiforov presented to Martin Kotzourek projects in the sphere of information technologies – “GLONASS-112”, “Electronic government of the Republic of Tatarstan”, “Electronic education of the Republic of Tatarstan”.
Nikolai Nikiforov told in details about course of rendering compulsory state services to the citizens in electronic format.
Director-general of Autonomous non-commercial organization “Executive directorate of Universiade-2013” Vladimir Leonov told about realization of scaled project on preparation and conduction of World summer Universiade-2013 in Kazan.
RT Deputy Minister of energy Irina Larochkina told about development of oil-gas-chemical and energy sectors.
Martin Kotzourek was also told about perspective pharmaceutical projects (within the limits of target program “Development of pharmaceutical industry of RT in 2011-2020 and future prospects”), projects in the sphere of auto component production, build-up of roads and whole transport system (including modernization of international airport “Kazan”).
The stands of technopark “Himgrad” and special economic zone “Alabuga” were also presented at the exhibition.
Having viewed the exposition Czech Minister of industry and trade Martin Kotzourek, RT Prime Minister Ildar Khalikov and RT Minister of industry and trade Ravil Zaripov and others took part in opening ceremony of Tatarstan- Czech business forum.
On 24 April, upon his arrival to the Kazan International Airport, the Defense Minister of China Dong Jun was welcomed by Tatarstan Prime Minister Aleksey Pesoshin, representatives of the General Consulate of China in Kazan and other officials
On 24 April in the Government House of the republic, Tatarstan Prime Minister Aleksey Pesoshin held a joint meeting the Council for Enforcement of Legislation of Languages of Tatarstan and the organizational committee for celebrations of the 140th birthday of Gabdulla Tukay which summarized results of work of the regional law enforcement on official languages of the republic and considered progress of the implementation of the plan of main events for preparation and celebration of the 140th birthday of Gabdulla Tukay .
On 21 April, speaking at a briefing in the Government House of the republic, the Head of the Russian Federal Tax Service for Tatarstan Marat Safiullin said that slightly more than one week is left to file an income tax return for 2025 with the tax service. According to the results of the tax campaign 5.5.bn rubles should come to the regional budget, he said and informed who should submit declarations and who is entitled to benefits.
On 13 April in his congratulatory address on the occasion of the Maecenas and Benefactor Day, Tatarstan Prime Minister Aleksey Pesoshin congratulated residents of the republic with the event and wrote: "Tatarstan has always been known for its generous and kind-hearted people who are ready to help the needy and support important social, cultural and educational projects. We all remember with gratitude the outstanding philanthropists – the Akchurin brothers, the Alafuzovs, and the Ushkovs, whose good deeds and generous donations contributed to the development of culture, education, and healthcare in our republic. The glorious traditions are continued by modern philanthropists and patrons of Tatarstan.