On January 20, at his meeting with Senior Vice-President of Olam International (Singapore) Raj Vardhan, Tatarstan President Rustam Minnikhanov discussed prospects of cooperation. Minnikhanov noted that the republic has high agricultural potential and is interested in attracting investments in the industry.

Olam International is the largest holding in the world agricultural market. The company sells the whole range of food products in 65 countries, from seeds to groceries. In Russia Olam International owns 75 per cent of shares of “Rusmoloko” company (Penza) and supplies different types of grain, and coffee beans for Russian producers.

Tatarstan Minister of Agriculture and Food Marat Akhmetov and Aide to Tatarstan President on international issues Radik Gimatdinov took part in the meeting.