Farid Mukhametshin received Astrakhan delegation

07.10.2013

The delegation of the Astrakhan oblast led by head of the Governor’s Administration Kanat Shantimirov is visiting Tatarstan and getting acquainted with the experience of one of the Russia’s leading regions. The delegation consists of parliamentarians, members of Government of the Astrakhan oblast and business leaders.

Farid Mukhametshin warmly greeted members of the delegation who are repaying the visit of the Tatarstan delegation to Astrakhan. He informed the guests of the economic and industrial development of the republic, told about ethnic groups living in Tatarstan and efforts to keep international and interconfessional peace and security in the republic, where people of over 170 ethnic groups live.

Farid Mukhametshin mentioned special economic zone “Alabuga”, “KAMAZ”, emphasized large contribution of oil and petrochemical industries to the republican budget. Tatarstan is proud of new infrastructure objects that were build within the program of preparation to the XXVII th International summer Universiade.

The Tatarstan speaker said that the industry in Tatarstan, in contrast to the Astrakhan oblast, is export oriented and deeply dependable and integrated – the world economic situation have an impact on the sales of products. “We are ready to consider your proposals and get involved in the discussions with our investors and business. The republic is interested in the long-term contacts,” Farid Mukhametshin said.

Kanat Shantimirov, in his turn, thanked for hospitality and extended greetings of the Governor of the Astrakhan oblast. He said that they are aware of the success of Tatarstan in the spheres of economy, infrastructure, and living standards of the population: “What you are doing is a huge contribution to the development of Russia on the whole.” He expressed interest to study the Tatarstan experience in various spheres. The parties agreed on further mutually beneficial cooperation.

Administration of the State Council