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Welcoming the participants of one of the key events of KazanSummit 2014 – Strategic Forum – Rustam Minnikhanov underscored that the International Economic Summit demonstrates the willingness of Russia and Tatarstan to communicate with the Islamic world.

«KazanSummit – it's a good opportunity to show the investment potential of Tatarstan and the Russian regions, as well as the openness and desire to strengthen cooperation between Russia and the Muslim countries», - said the head of the republic.

A key theme of the Strategic Forum in this year is a food security. Noting the importance of the stated theme, Mr. Minnikhanov noted that the problems of food security raise the need to look for new solutions. For example, in the case of shortages of land and water potential, lack of adequate resources. The President noted that in this case the cooperation with Russia, especially with Tatarstan is needed.

Interest in active cooperation with Tatarstan, one of the fastest growing regions of the Russian Federation, UAE Economy Minister Sultan bin Saeed Al Mansouri expressed in the Tatarstan-Emirati Business Forum which was held in within the KazanSummit 2014.

United Arab Emirates have become a country of honor at the VI International Economic Summit of Russia and OIC countries. In the republic's capital to participate in the KazanSummit 2014 has come a representative delegation of the UAE. At the forum, which was attended by the Prime Minister of the Republic of Tatarstan Ildar Khalikov, sides discussed prospects of mutual investment cooperation between Tatarstan and the United Arab Emirates.

Ildar Khalikov in his welcoming speech said that the UAE – one of the most dynamically developing countries. In the country, said the Prime Minister, work Tatarstan companies, among which «KAMAZ» is the most active. Last year in Dubai was opened Trade and economic repesentative of the Republic of Tatarstan.

Meeting of Mintimer Shaimiev and Saud Abdullah Al Mahmoud held during the visit of the Qatari delegation to the VI International Economic Summit of Russia and OIC countries – KazanSummit 2014. Together with Saud Abdullah Al Mahmoud the meeting was attended by Deputy Minister of Economy and Commerce of Qatar Sultan Al Khater.

Sharing their impressions of participation in KazanSummit 2014 guests noted the high level of event organization, which opens up new directions of cooperation between the Russian Federation and the Republic of Qatar, helps to strengthen relations with Tatarstan.

«This is huge Your personal merit as the basis of our successful cooperation was laid by you, - said, referring to Mintimer Shaimiev, Saud Abdullah Al Mahmoud. - We are pleased that the new leadership of the republic continues your policy, developing bilateral relations not only in the economic but also scientific and cultural fields».

The participation in the final event of the VI International Economic Summit of Russia and OIC countries – national holiday Sabantuy – diplomats confirmed at the meeting with the President of the Republic of Tatarstan Rustam Minnikhanov on KazanSummit 2014.

On a meeting with the head of the region participated Ambassadors Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Saudi Arabia, Sudan, Tunisia, Algeria, Iraq, Qatar, Bahrain, Indonesia, Malaysia, the United Arab Emirates, Cuba and Egypt. «Your presence gives high status to the International Economic Summit, - addressed Mr. Minnikhanov to the guests in his welcoming speech. - KazanSummit today – is a platform where Russia is moving closer to the Islamic world».

Tatarstan President reminded that this is not his first meeting with the ambassadors of several countries of the Islamic world; good contacts are established, which are confirmed by specific projects. Such meetings are always has a positive influence on our mutually beneficial relationship, said Rustam Minnikhanov, communication at the regional level helps to build relations of Russia with the OIC countries.

Document was signed in the presence of President of the Republic of Tatarstan by Prime Minister of Tatarstan Ildar Khalikov and Russia's largest online retailer X5 Retail Group CEO in KazanSummit 2014.

The signing ceremony completed the first part of one of the main activities of the VI International Economic Summit of Russia and OIC countries - Strategic Forum. Details of further cooperation discussed at the bilateral meeting of Rustam Minnikhanov with the delegation of X5 Retail Group.

This, in particular, means the organization of supplies of local products to the stores of X5 Retail Group in the Russian regions. President of the Republic of Tatarstan in the negotiations said that the region is ready to cooperate further with the company. At the meeting it was also stated about the construction of distribution center by X5 Retail Group, which will be located on the territory of the Republic of Tatarstan in Zelenodolsky region.

Rustam Minnikhanov and UAE Economy Minister Sultan bin Saeed al-Mansouri, who is the head of the delegation to the VI International Economic Summit of Russia and OIC countries, discussed further mutual cooperation.

The President underscored that the UAE is one of the most perspective countries for cooperation, Tatarstan last four years has been actively involved in the Annual Investment Forum (AIM) in Dubai. Head of state also said that Tatarstan takes the experience of Arab colleagues.

«Relations between Russia and the UAE today are developing dynamically, and our region would take part in it, - noted Mr. Minnikhanov. - Cooperation with the OIC countries is an important task for our region».

Welcoming Mevlut Cavusoglu, the head of state underscored that the leadership of Tatarstan cherishes the high level of cooperation with the Republic of Turkey on the basis of strong and friendly Russian-Turkish relations.

The parties discussed the current Tatarstan-Turkish projects, the active development of bilateral cooperation and prospects for further collaboration. Mr. Minnikhanov underscored that in a short time investment from Turkish business in the Republic of Tatarstan's economy has grown significantly and today Turkey ranks first by the number of enterprises with participation of foreign capital; in Tatarstan operate 278 Turkish companies.

This year the SEZ «Alabuga» is scheduled to open five new productions with Turkish investors. All this – the high-tech projects, including import substitution component. At the same time the head of state drew attention of Mevlut Cavusoglu to the development not only of trade and economic, but also cultural relations. Noted that in 2014 Kazan became the capital of the Turkic world.

The meeting was held at the site of the International Information Centre in Kazan within the VI International Economic Summit of Russia and OIC counties (KazanSummit 2014).

Tatarstan President thanked the delegation of the Federation Council on KazanSummit 2014 for supporting activities on the part of the Federation Council, noting that the summit is the third consecutive year performs as the federal platform to strengthen cooperation between Russia and the Islamic world. This year's summit attended by about 20 representatives of the Federation Council.

«An event as KazanSummit provides a good opportunity to show the diversity of Russia and its regions, their identity», - underscored Rustam Minnikhanov.

President of the Republic of Tatarstan Rustam Minnikhanov met with the Chairman of the Council of the Regions Representatives in People's Consultative Assembly (upper house of parliament) of the Republic of Indonesia Irman Gusman during his visit to the VI International Economic Summit of Russia and OIC countries.

The meeting was held in Kazan Kremlin. Tatarstan was represented by Deputy Prime Minister of the Republic of Tatarstan Yuri Kamaltynov, Assistant to the President of the Republic of Tatarstan Radik Gimatdinov, Minister of Culture of the Republic of Tatarstan Ayrat Sibagatullin, Tatarstan Investment Development Agency Chief Executive Linar Yakupov, Chairman of the State Committee of the Republic of Tatarstan on Tourism Sergey Ivanov.

Mr. Minnikhanov, welcoming members of the Indonesian delegation, particularly thanked them for accepting the invitation to participate in the VI International Economic Summit of Russia and the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) KazanSummit 2014.

Member of the Federation Council Committee on Budget and Financial Markets of the Federal Assembly of the Russian Federation Sergey Batin will participate in the VI International Economic Summit of Russia and OIC countries (KazanSummit 2014).

«At the upcoming summit will discuss issues such as the strengthening of trade and economic relations with the OIC countries, the establishment of a favorable business climate to attract investments, - says Sergey Batin. - It will be attended by business representatives and experts from the Islamic countries. There will discuss topics such as the role of the Islamic Development Bank in the global financial system, the role of Islamic capital in the integration processes between the OIC countries, CIS and Russia».

According to the senator, at last year's summit in Kazan, some representatives of Islamic business have already expressed interest in a number of Tatarstan’s projects.