NEWS

Studying the industrial opportunities in Tatarstan: this is the main purpose of the visit by the delegation of the Spanish region of Salnés (Galicia) to the Ministry of Industry and Trade of Tatarstan. The delegation includes representatives of the Mayor’s office of the Spanish city of Vilanova de Arousa, headed by its Mayor and President of the Commonwealth of Salnés, Gonzalo Duran Hermida.

The meeting was held by Deputy Minister German Lerner who spoke about the trade and economic features of Tatarstan, as well as about the leading industrial enterprises in the republic.

The head of the delegation noted: “The core business in our region is the production of seafood, both fresh and canned. As well as tourism, which is 12% of our Gross Regional Product. At present we are seeing increased interest in our surroundings, and this is, to a greater extent, pilgrimage tourism to the mountains and forests. Thank you for accepting us. We arrived with the opportunity to study the main industrial capabilities in your republic”.

The parties to the meeting mainly talked about potential cooperation in mechanical engineering and oil refining industry, special interest was expressed in KAMAZ products.

A meeting was held at the Ministry of Industry and Trade of Tatarstan with the participants of the republic’s contest entitled “Youth Ambassadors / Young Diplomats”. The meeting was held as part of the Made in Tatarstan contest.

The guests were welcomed by Deputy Minister German Lerner. He told the contest participants about the Ministry’s activities in the field of foreign economic cooperation, about the industrial potential in the republic, as well as about the demand for Tatarstan products in the international arena.

The Youth Ambassadors / Young Diplomats contest is held in Kazan from October 21 to December 23, 2019. It is organised by the Academy of Youth Diplomacy with the support from the Tatarstan’s Ministry of Youth Affairs. The contest’s objectives are popularising international programmes of Tatarstan, spreading the basics of diplomatic communication, and seeking talented youth in the field of diplomacy.

In total, 10 teams of 4 people are taking part in the competition: undergraduate, graduate, and postgraduate students interested in developing international relations, diplomacy, and social activities. The contest is held in 6 stages. Participants studied the industrial, investment, and tourism potential in the republic and perform tasks by presenting their project ideas in the field of international youth cooperation. Contest winners will be entitled to undergo training abroad and represent Tatarstan at an international youth event.