Prime Minister of Tatarstan Rustam Minnikhanov and Prime Minister of Belorus Sergey Sidorsky have singed intergovernmental protocol for cooperation in 2009-2010. The document is expected to increase the sales volume and expand cooperation between republics. During the visit to Belorus Tatarstan delegation observed some machine-building enterprises such as republican unitary enterprises “Minsk Tractor Works” and "Minsk Automobile Plant".

Chief of RF Pension Fund Department in Tatarstan has informed about legislation amendments referred to maternal capital. State maternal capital certificate is assigned for those women, who gave birth or adopted the second or the third child since January, 1, 2007. As for men they also have the right for family capital. The sum of maternal capital makes 299731 RUR.

The buying of auto vehicles produced in Tatarstan for republic and municipal companies has been discussed at the meeting in RT Cabinet. In the meeting took part chiefs of republic ministries, Vadim Shvetsov, General Director of JSC “Sollers” company, Adil Shirinov, General Director of LLC “Sollers-Elabuga”.

Rustam Minnikhanov visited Aktanysh municipal district. RT Prime Minister advised large industrial companies to start the production of components in republic regions. As an example he told about opening of new workshop at “Aktanysh Aggregate Plant” Ltd. Yuriy Klochkov, First Deputy General Director of JSC “KAMAZ” presented at the opening ceremony.

Boris Pavlov, RT First Deputy Prime Minister, the members of Russian Government, Heads of the regions in Privolzhsky federal area, deputies and senators took part in inauguration of Nikita Belykh, the Governor of Kirov region.
The Governor thanked Dmitry Medvedev, the President of Russian Federation and citizens of Kirov region for given credence and swore to protect the citizens’ interests, respect and protect their rights, follow the Constitution of Russian Federation and regulations of Kirov region.

Ahmad Ali Reza Bigi, the Governor of the Eastern Azerbaijan announced at the meeting with Rustam Minnikhanov that Iran plans to invest the money into production of heavy and light tractors in Tatarstan, the development of joint projects in oil chemistry, cooperation among Tatarstan and Iran universities and adjustment of air service between Kazan and Tebriz.

Airat Shafigullin, RT Minister of labour, employment and social care informed that according to the predictions the number of unemployed people in Tatarstan can make 61 000 by the end of 2009.
For January, 1, 2009 25,5 thousand people are unemployed in republic. The unemployment rate is 1,33 % from the number of economically active population (in comparison with 2008 it has increased by 0,07 %).

Rustam Minnikhanov announced at the meeting of RT Ministry of education and science that Tatarstan government traditionally supports all activities of the Ministry and will stimulate the development of education by finance resources.
According to RT Prime Minister the Republic considerably supports institutions of higher professional education. In 2008 Tatarstan institutions of higher education were financed for 82 million RUR.

RT Prime Minister announced at the meeting of Small and Medium Enterprises Development Committee that small and medium business is a favorable sphere for those who have become unclaimed as the result of world finance crisis. Videoconference meeting was held with participation of all municipal districts. It was devoted to working results of the Committee.

Rustam Minnikhanov observed the development of technopolis “INVENT” which is situated in Stolbishi settlement, Laishevsky district. Head of RT Government was accompanied by Ilshat Fardiev, General Director of JSC “Tatenergo” and Aleksandr Timofeev, Head of Laishevsky district.