On June 17 at their meeting at the Kazan Kremlin Tatarstan President Rustam Minnikhanov and Deputy Chairman of Macedonia Government, Minister of Finances Zoran Staverski discussed prospective areas of cooperation.

Delegation of Macedonia Republic led by Zoran Staverski arrived in Kazan with a working visit (June 16-17).

Rustam Minnikhanov thanked guests for the interest towards Tatarstan. “I hope that your visit will favour development of relations between Macedonia and Tatarstan,” he said.

Rustam Minnikhanov continued that unfortunately the level of trade-economic relations between two republics is low. However, many international companies implement their projects in Tatarstan and all conditions were provided for investors. So, Macedonian businessmen can also find areas to develop their business.

Among prospective spheres he pointed out energy sector, petrochemistry, motor industry, pharmacology and medicine, production and processing of agricultural goods, tourism and education.

Zoran Staverski said that Macedonia is interested in cooperation and Tatarstan industrial and economic potential speak about its rapid development. He noted Tatarstan achievements in IT sphere, education and creation of infrastructure.

Zoran Staverski reminded about Agreement signed between Russia and Macedonia Republic on recognition of diplomas of higher educational institutions.

During their visit to Tatarstan members of Macedonia delegation visited High Technology Technopark IT-park, took part in presentation of trade-economic, industrial and investment potential of Macedonia and Tatarstan, visited Universiade Village and saw historical and cultural monuments at the Kazan Kremlin.