First Vice-premier of RF government arrived in Kazan

First Vice-premier of RF government Viktor Zubkov has arrived in Kazan. At the international airport “Kazan” V.Zubkov was met by RT President Rustam Minnikhanov, RT Vice-premier - Minister of agriculture and foodstuff Marat Akhmetov, Minister of interiors on RT Asgat Safarov.

Rustam Minnikhanov reported Viktor Zubkov on current situation in Tatarstan agro-industrial complex. Samples of crops were shown to First Vice-premier of RF government. By words of RT President currently situation at republican fields is rather favorable for agriculture. According to preliminary assessments the harvest in 2011 can make 4,5 tons of grain, 2 mln. tons of sugar beet, 1,6 tons of potatoes and 3 mln. tons of feed units.

Head of Tatarstan thanked Viktor Zubkov for support rendered to republic last year during the drought period. R.Minnikhanov stressed that decision made in time by RF Government on supporting suffered regions and temporary embargo on export of grain let agricultural sector overcome consequences of abnormal heat.

Rustam Minnikhanov also noted efficient cooperation of Tatarstan with federal structures in the sphere of agriculture. By words of RT President the republic works successfully with Rosselkhozbank and Rosagroleasing.