President of Tatarstan Rustam Minnikhanov met with Governor of Rostov region Vasily Golubev at the Kazan Kremlin. It was the last event of a two-day visit of the delegation to Tatarstan.

President of Tatarstan briefly told about social and economic potential of republic saying that last year was quite successful for the region’s economy. GRP growth made 5,5 per cent, industrial output increased by 7 per cent. Rustam Minnikhanov said that it was planned to bring GRP to 2 bln rubles by 2016. He pointed out key economic sectors of Tatarstan, in particular, oil processing, petrochemistry, engineering, small and medium-size business, IT industry and nanotechnologies.

Rustam Minnikhanov noted that all efforts are currently aimed at preparation for Universiade. He continued that Universiade enabled reaching new living standards in Kazan.

President of Tatarstan thanked guests for the visit and promised to provide opportunities for exchanging experience among specialists. He noted that Tatarstan and Rostov region have potential for increasing sales volume.

Summing up, Governor of Rostov region said that the trip to Tatarstan was efficient and arrangements on cooperation development had been reached.