Foreign Tatarstan investors: «We appreciate the open dialogue with the authorities»
Top managers of foreign companies, invested in the region, met with the leadership of Tatarstan Investment Development Agency. Sides discussed the challenges, which face investors in Tatarstan, assessed the current situation and gave recommendations for further cooperation.
The discussion was attended by representatives of Hygiene Technologies, Yokogawa, Honeywell, KPMG, YIT Kazan, LLC «Kactamonu Integrated Wood Industry» (SEZ «Alabuga»), EY, Schneider Electric, PwC, Bank «Intesa» Credit Europe Bank. The meeting was held in an informal atmosphere – in a «Courtyard Marriott Kazan» hotel terrace.
«We are interested in the fact that you share your opinion about our work, offer recommendations to improve the investment climate of the republic and tell us about the difficulties that you face while working in Tatarstan», - underscored Linar Yakupov.
Sharing information about the difficulties they faced, company representatives told about the problems with the staff. Investors also underscored the work of taxi services, noting that in Kazan can be introduced taxi services’ international standards. Sides discussed lack of residential infrastructure, visa support, the formation of the investment image of Tatarstan, one of the guests said that foreign partners are not always know all opportunities of republic.
Separately discussed the idea of creating a body for cooperation between investors and the authorities to exchange views, discuss problems and share investment recommendations for its improvement. Participants discussed how popular it may be and how often should be assembled. It could be as an advisory body and a business club, which meetings will be held on a regular basis. Participants also underscored their interest in implementation of such body.
Tatarstan Investment Development Agency Press Service