On 7 April 2016, Tatarstan Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Industry of Trade Albert Karimov participated in the meetings between Tatarstan President Rustam Minnikhanov and top executives of Czech companies.
In the course of the talks with representatives of Jihostroj a.s., the attendees discussed implementation of the project for production of hydraulic systems for motor vehicles and road construction machinery in Tatarstan. Tatarstan President Rustam Minnikhanov confirmed the republic`s interest in the project.
During the other meeting, representatives of Velka Bites and Simonov Design Bureau signed a cooperation agreement.