On 23 August 2016, Tatarstan Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Industry and Trade Albert Karimov participated in the meeting between Tatarstan President Rustam Minnikhanov and Head of Administration of Tambov Oblast Aleksandr Nikitin.
During the meeting, Tatarstan President emphasised that the republic is willing to have a constructive dialogue. To date, trade and economic turnover between the regions doesn’t exceed RUB 1.7 billion.
The delegation is interested in e-Government and People’s Control System. They are willing to study the system of supporting special economic zones, businesses, and industrial sites.
Tatarstan President noted that the republic is willing to study the experience of Tambov Oblast in region governance. In the nearest future the Tatarstan delegation will have a reciprocal visit to Tambov Oblast.
As a result of today’s meeting and in addition to the early signed Agreement on cooperation, parties intend to prepare a road map that will include main areas of trade, economic, cultural, educational, and scientific cooperation.