On 17 July 2014, Tatarstan Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Industry and Trade Ravil Zaripov attended the meeting between Tatarstan President Rustam Minnikhanov and Head of Karelia Aleksandr Khudilaynen. During the meeting, parties signed an Agreement on cooperation in the field of trade and economy, science and technology, social activities and culture.
It is to be recalled that the delegation from Karelia chaired by Head of Karelia Aleksandr Khudilaynen had a working visit to Kazan. The delegation studied the industrial and production sites in Kazan.