Tatarstan delegation headed by RT Prime Minister Rustam Minnikhanov visits Saratov region

During a visit to Saratov region Tatarstan delegation laid flowers to The Eternal Flame in park of victory in Saratov. The guests also visited ethnographic complex “National village of Saratov region peoples” and viewed Tatar farmstead “Turgay”.

In opinion of members of Tatarstan delegation authorities in Saratov region create all conditions for people of different nationalities may preserve their customs and culture.

Within the framework of visit, a solemn ceremony of opening Exchange of business contacts among enterprises of Saratov region and Republic Tatarstan took place.

Economic mission of Republic Tatarstan in Saratov region with participation of business community and officials is aimed at development of cooperation, expansion of partnership among regional manufacturers and search for new product markets.

RT Minister of industry and trade Ravil Zaripov said that in 2002 Tatarstan and Saratov region had concluded an agreement about economic cooperation. Since that time commodity turnover has increased and reached 6 bln. roubles in 2008. Ravil Zaripov thanked leadership of Saratov region for warm reception and support of investment projects.

Chambers of Commerce and Industry of Republic Tatarstan and Saratov region signed the agreement at ceremony of opening the Exchange.