The International Forum “Invest in Tatarstan” will be held on March 5-6 at the Kazan Ski Resort.

Speaking at today’s press-conference, Head of Tatarstan Investment Development Agency Linar Yakupov reported that participants of the forum represent 16 countries, including China, Great Britain, Italy, Qatar, UAE, USA, Singapore, Turkey, Switzerland, the Czech Republic and Germany. Moreover, representatives from 11 Russian regions will take part in the event.

To the point, “Invest in Tatarstan” is a PR campaign of investment opportunities available in Tatarstan and tool for attracting investors.

“We will discuss different issues facing investors as well as external and internal factors that prevent us from attracting investments. And, of course, we will talk about best practices and experience,” Linar Yakupov said.

A plenary session and round tables “Automotive localization”, “Health Care”, “Kazan Real Estate Market”, “Service Industry and BPO”, “Halal Industry” will be held within the framework of the forum.

The programme also includes business dinner with participation of Tatarstan Prime Minister Ildar Khalikov on the first day of the forum. A meeting of Tatarstan Investors Club with participation of Tatarstan President Rustam Minnikhanov and board session of Tatarstan Investment Development Agency on results of work in 2013 and tasks for 2014 will take place on the second day.