A regular session of JSC “Tatneft” Board chaired by RT President Chairman of the board R.N.Minnikhanov was held on September, 30, 2011 in Kazan (the Republic of Tatarstan).Results of JSC “Tatneft” budget execution for eight months of 2011 have been considered, budgets for October and fourth quarter of current year approved and forecasts of financial-economic activity of JSC “Tatneft” for 2012 discussed.

Tatarstan leadership is ready to support LUKOIL company in realization of all projects on the territory of Tatarstan Republic, RT President Rustam Minnikhanov has stated at a meeting with Vagit Alekperov, President of JSC “LUKOIL”. The event took place at the Kazan Kremlin.

On September 28 Prime Minister of Tatarstan Ildar Khalikov took part in a session of subcommittee on Volga federal district for investment projects of national, regional and interregional significance. RF Minister of regional development Viktor Basargin discussed issues of creating favorable climate for investment growth and realization of projects considered to be priority in the district with heads of RF VFD subjects and representatives of federal authorities.

President of Tatarstan Rustam Minnikhanov has visited one of the branches of South Australian Research and Development Institute (SARDI). Being one of the leading research institutes in South Australia state (Australia), SARDI favours competitiveness of its agricultural and industrial sectors in the world. Studies in the sphere of foodstuff and agriculture are being carried out in the institute.