Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev at the International Investment Forum "Sochi-2015" examined the pavilion of the Republic of Tatarstan.

He was accompanied by President of Tatarstan Rustam Minnikhanov and Tatarstan Investment Development Agency Chief Executive Taliya Minullina.

Prime Minister arrived in Tatarstan through the "teleportation", which was previously announced by TIDA Chief Executive.

Dmitry Medvedev made a virtual trip into the future of Tatarstan, where he familiarized himself with the Kazan Expo Congress and Exhibition Center - the venue for the world championship of professional skill «WorldSkills Competition-2019". The total area of ​​covered exhibition space of the venue will be more than 70 thousand sq. m, and the area of open ones - 108 thousand sq. m. In the future Kazan Expo will host other world level events.

The head of the federal government estimated the special simulators for training and retraining of  representatives of working professions, tested innovative mechanisms for mechanics and welders. In particular, these devices trains the participants of the world championship of professional skill “WorldSkills Competition-2019", which will be hold in Kazan.

In addition, in the exhibition of Tatarstan were presented "Investment infrastructure", "Enterprises", "Investors", "Electronic Tatarstan", "Tourism".

Dmitry Medvedev praised the level of exhibition and wished success to the delegation of Tatarstan.

TIDA Press Service

(also the information of the Tatarstan President Press Service was used)

Today an agreement on cooperation between Tatarstan and MasterCard international payment system in the field of information and payment services with the aim of the socio-economic development of Tatarstan was signed. The signing ceremony held at the International Information Forum "Sochi".
Document was signed by President of the Republic of Tatarstan Rustam Minnikhanov and President of MasterCard's High Growth European Markets region Bella Stavchansky.
The agreement provides for the implementation of a number of related projects, which are aimed at more widespread imlementation of cashless payment and advanced payment technologies.
Rustam Minnikhanov emphasized that Tatarstan's cooperation with MasterCard lasts for many years. Technological solutions of MasterCard widely were used in preparation for the Universiade-2013, in the "E-government", "School map" and other projects. "I hope that our partnership will continue to develop", - said Rustam Minnikhanov.
"We are very pleased that our cooperation with Tatarstan has reached a qualitatively new level. MasterCard appreciates the willingness of the republic to develop new projects based on the features and benefits of our technological solutions, - said Bella Stavchansky. - The introduction of innovative payment technologies – is one of the strategic directions of MasterCard in Russia".
In the near future the parties will work together on the creation of a single payment and identification tool - "Card of a resident of the Republic of Tatarstan". Work will continue on the intensive development of non-cash payment network (including using of MasterCard contactless technology) for transportation, medical and educational fields, sports facilities.
 
Comment of Taliya Minullina:
"The president of Tatarstan in his address to the State Council of the Republic emphasized that need an active support of Tatarstan high-tech companies to enter global markets and business participation in international economic cooperation.
Such agreements is an example of the cooperation of Tatarstan with brands. In particular, on the basis of the agreement signed today, will be implemented the concept of "City without cash" in the city and special economic zone "Innopolis" together with MasterCard.
And this is just the beginning".
 
TIDA Press Service
(also were used the information of the Press Service of the President of the Republic of Tatarstan and MasterCard)

Today entering investor in the region is often depends on the governor, while this should be determined by systematic work, emphasized Prime Minister of Russia Dmitry Medvedev. "Investment climate in the regions. Secrets of Success" - this was the theme of the brainstorming that took place with the participation of Prime Minister in the international investment forum" Sochi-2015 ".

Today begins the work of the International Investment Forum "Sochi" -2015.

In the activities of the Forum participates Tatarstan delegation headed by President Rustam Minnikhanov, which visit is prepared by Tatarstan Investment Development Agency.

Today Tatarstan Investment Development Agency Chief Executive Taliya Minullina held a presentation of economic and investment potential of Tatarstan to the President of the Republic of Abkhazia Raul Khajimba and business circles. The event took place in Sukhumi - the capital of the Republic of Abkhazia, where the delegation headed by President of Tatarstan Rustam Minnikhanov is on an official visit.
TIDA Chief Executive gave details about the economic potential of Tatarstan, including investment development of the republic, industry and education.
Within the round table "Tatarstan-Abkhazia" the sides discussed the most perspective areas of cooperation between the republics, including agro-industry and the mutual tourism.
 
TIDA Press Service

On 25-26 February 2016 in Kazan will be held IV International scientific-practical conference "Modern problems of health and safety: Intelligent Transport Systems". The organizer is the Cabinet of Ministers of the Republic of Tatarstan

It is expected that the speaker of the event to be the President of the Republic of Tatarstan Rustam Minnikhanov, who in a letter to the State Council of the Republic of Tatarstan emphasized that "need to actively contribute to the Tatarstan high-tech companies entering to global markets and business participation in international economic cooperation".

"Tatarstan is often a platform for entry of investors into the Russian economic and investment market, and the events of international level, especially on cooperation in the sphere of high technologies, increase awareness of the republic and strengthen the value of Tatarstan as a hub for investors", - said Taliya Minullina, Tatarstan Investment Development Agency Chief Executive.

The conference will be held in the following areas:

Intelligent Transport Systems,

Security and traffic management,

Transport systems in major cities and regions,

 Intermodal and multimodal transportation system,

Automated road, automated management, automated driving. Organisation of parking spaces,
Mobile applications. GLONASS / GPS systems and transport,

Large amount of vaguely-structured data and open data,

 Cloud computing. Data storage. Education and ITS

Information Security.

Conference participants will have an opportunity to know the opinion of experts on the development of ITS in Russia and in the world. On the specialized exhibition will feature leading companies of ITS market in Russia and in the world who will make showcases of their developments in core areas.

More information: http://mnpk-kazan.ru/

TIDA Press Servic

A regular meeting of the Board of Directors of JSC "Tatneftekhiminvest-holding" was held on September 28 in Kazan under the chairmanship of the President of Tatarstan Rustam Minnikhanov.

The event was attended by TIDA Chief Executive Taliya Minullina.

In the event was considered a number of investment projects proposed for implementation in the Republic of Tatarstan.

Thus, JSC "RT Himkompozit" (part of "Rostec" state corporation) intends to develop cooperation with Tatarstan on many projects. About them at the meeting said "RT Himkompozit" CEO Adviser Sergei Ryabykh.

"Today we are working on the issue of localization of production of ultra-high molecular polyethylene of fiber, pressing and extrusion grades. Products used in various fields, including the defense industry, particularly in body armor production. This is a truly high technology and import substitution, which means - it is our priority", - emphasized Taliya Minullina.

Another project involves the production in the SEZ "Alabuga" gas cylinders of the 4th generation of polymeric composite materials (PCM). These cylinders with high strength and no gas permeability are four times lighter than steel ones. "RT-Himkompozit" intends to organize in the republic of manufacture filling stations on container type. They are designed for refueling with compressed gas using these cylinders. The advantage is the possibility of filling containers at existing gas stations.

It was also suggested the organization in Tatarstan deep processing of flax into weaving and high-quality cellulose fibers.

As a further areas of cooperation "RT Himkompozit" proposes the creation of the Center for low-tonnage chemistry, whose task will be the import substitution throughout the whole chain of chemical raw materials conversion.

The President noted that the projects are interesting and are of practical importance for the economy of the republic, gave relevant instructions to support them.

TIDA Press Service

(also used materials of IA "Tatar-inform")

Taliya Minullina presented with a report at the meeting of the President of the Republic of Tatarstan with representatives of Tatarstan

President of the Republic of Tatarstan Rustam Minnikhanov held a meeting with representatives of the Republic of Tatarstan abroad and in the regions of the Russian Federation.

During the meeting Tatarstan Investment Development Agency Chief Executive Taliya Minullina reported on the work with republican missions.

TIDA Chief Executive gave details on international and all-Russian investment trends, investment future and present of Tatarstan, including the most active investor countries: the top 10 includes Germany and Japan. TIDA Chief Executive offered to explore the possibility of opening Tatarstan offices in these countries.

"Today we expect investments to research and technology, as well as manufacturing, agriculture, information technology, construction, tourism, health care and education", - noted a member of the Cabinet of Ministries of Tatarstan working in investment sphere.

"Given the high responsibility of our offices on a huge range of issues, we suggest to consider prioritization in favor of investment activity", - continued the Head of a specialized state body.

"You can hold a large number of events and negotiations, a lot of work, but still result in an investment sense - is to attract foreign capital into concrete projects", - said TIDA Chief Executive, while cited the example of the Plenipotentiary Representative of the Republic of Tatarstan in the Republic of Turkey: "This is office, with which we have brought the project to the opening of the plant this year". For example, is the production of plastic pipes (Turkish "Design group" ("Mir Holding").

In addition, a member of the Government of Tatarstan has offered to consider the possibility of training of representatives on a regular basis, "they have to know all the latest information about the republic and tricks in relations with investor".

No sooner said than done. Each representative of Tatarstan has been presented with the prepared by TIDA information packets with presentation materials about the investment attractiveness of Tatarstan in paper and electronic form.

"Representations have a tremendous opportunity to work with investors on the site. TIDA is fully prepared to supervise and help", - said TIDA Chief Executive.

Today, the President said in his address to the Council of State of the Republic of Tatarstan: "External relations of Tatarstan can not be imagined without interaction with compatriots abroad and Tatar public organizations in Russia. This is our competitive advantage. It is necessary to use it to promote the interests of the republic ... At the same time, we need to actively develop cooperation with the Russian Federation regions, using the existing contractual relationship".

Tatarstan Investment Development Agency implements the corresponding intense activity.

P.S. At a meeting the phone of one of the participants has rung. President glared at him, but when he realized that playing the hymn of Tatarstan, replaced his anger to the mercy. "That is right", - he said.

TIDA Press Service

Today was held a regular meeting of the Board of Directors of JSC "Tatarstan Export Corporation".

Following consideration of the first agenda Tatarstan Investment Development Agency Chief Executive Taliya Minullina was re-elected as the Chairman of the collegial management body.

Corporation’s CEO Ayrat Nazmeev made a presentation on the company's activities and plans for future work. At present, Tatarstan Export Corporation interacts with contractors from more than 30 countries, where are supplied products manufactured in Tatarstan. These are helicopters, spare parts for cars, oil producing equipment and more. The companies of Latin America, Middle East, other countries of Asia, Western Europe are among the partners of the corporation. In future it is planned to expand the range of products produced outside of Tatarstan, increase the number of contractors.

Board members also discussed measures to increase productivity and create high-performance workplaces.

At the end of the event the collegial management body heard a report on perspective investment high-tech projects in such fields as medicine, internet commerce, education.

At the suggestion of Taliya Minullina reporting meeting of the Board of Directors will be held in December 2015.

TIDA Press Service

President of the Republic of Tatarstan Rustam Minnikhanov addressed his annual message to the State Council of the Republic of Tatarstan on the internal and external position of the republic.

The event was attended by Tatarstan Investment Development Agency Chief Executive  Taliya Minullina.

Addressing the audience and all the people of Tatarstan, the President paid much attention to investment development of the republic.

Rustam Minnikhanov has defined the role of the republic in the same economic, social and cultural space of Russia: "Tatarstan - a distinct and self-contained region of Russia".

The president also noted the role of Tatarstan as a center of new technologies and industries, particularly – processing industry.

Rustam Minnikhanov thanked the President and the Government of Russia for the support of regional development. The leader of the republic expressed confidence that Strategy 2030 plays a great importance for the continued success.

Tatarstan is open to cooperation with foreign states, transnational corporations and other entities, today the republic cooperates with more than 140 countries, said the speaker. The volume of foreign investments amounted to " about 7 billion dollars in 5 years".

Tatarstan President noted the need to speed up work on the creation of the third special economic zone in Tatarstan - on the basis of Sviyazhsk interregional multimodal logistics center. This creates agglomeration (clusters) of 3 SEZ ("Innopolis", "Alabuga", Sviyazhsk), which has no analogues in the country and give a powerful synergistic effect.

Speaking about the objects of investment infrastructure, Tatarstan President instructed to create efficient industrial sites in each municipal region, spoke about the importance of the creating Innokam agglomeration, and noted that the KIP "Master" in Naberezhnye Chelny after increasing to 1.3 million square meters will be the largest indoor industrial park in the world.

As is known, republic systematically engaged in the development of human capital. This is necessary for the effective implementation of major investment projects, the President said.

"We have become more united, experienced and ambitious", - stated the President. During his speech he repeatedly thanked Tatarstan citizens, emphasizing that the achievements of the republic – is the overall merit of the people of Tatarstan.

Taliya Minullina comments:

"Today the President gave an impressive figure: the volume of foreign investments amounted to about 7 billion dollars in 5 years, and made it clear that this is not the limit: it is necessary to increase investment activity, use all the resources at the same time; we should make sure that more and more companies chose Tatarstan as a platform for localizing their business and promoting throughout Russia, the output of high technologies on global markets.

TIDA is guided by these words of the President. We know that Rustam Minnikhanov pays great attention to the work with investors, and together we can do a lot".

TIDA Press Service, Iskander Ahmedov