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A field meeting was held at the KAMAZ engine plant this week, at which the heads of the company’s divisions discussed the implementation of the project for the synchronisation of truck assembly lines. Under the guidance of Chairman of the Production System Development Committee Igor Malyasyov, the participants assessed the current situation along the component parts supply route, from their production to the engine assembly line and paint and delivery of the power units.

The work under the project has been conducted for many years, and it eventually led to some success: the downtime of the main assembly line No.1 due to late delivery of power units has decreased by 30% compared to last year. The situation at the second main assembly line is more tense, with 7.5% more downtime due to an increase in the production rate. Igor Malyasyov reminded that in September the automobile plant should reach a production rate of 220 vehicles per day, which means that it is necessary to evaluate the risks.

Duma Deputy Irek Boguslavsky also took part in the event and said that sustainable production development, as at KAMAZ, is a sign of a strong and stable enterprise.

Deputy Executive Director of KAMAZ for Logistics and Director of the Logistics Centre Evgeny Budaretsky took personal control over implementation of the instructions concerning improvement of logistics. Each engine plant workshop will also develop its own measures to reduce downtime and improve labour productivity.

Tatarstan President Rustam Minnikhanov took part in the Sbertalk session organised in Sberbank’s business communication zone. The topic of the talk was ESG transformation of regions.

The meeting was held as part of the 12th International Economic Summit Russia - Islamic World (KazanSummit 2021).

ESG is a particular set of principles and approaches in environmental, social, and governance responsibility, which along with the usual economic parameters should be taken into account in the planning and operations of any company.

Rustam Minnikhanov noted that ESG principles have already been implemented in a number of major Tatarstan enterprises. KAMAZ, Tatneft, Kazanorgsintez and Taif-NK are among the ESG-rated Russian companies. Implementation of this trend, according to the Tatarstan President, may become a matter of national importance. This also applies to banks, which find it more profitable to invest in green projects.

“Our banks are also joining the ESG standard. Ak Bars Bank promotes the principles of sustainable development in Tatarstan through supporting social projects. Ak Bars Insurance is the first insurance company in Russia to receive an ESG rating,” the Tatarstan President said.

The President noted that Tatarstan is aimed at the closest work with Sberbank as one of the drivers of implementing the latest trends, including those in the field of ESG.

Chambers of Commerce and Industry play an important role in a constructive dialogue between business, society, and government on topical issues of business support and sustainable socio-economic development of countries. This was stated today by Tatarstan President Rustam Minnikhanov at the plenary discussion on the international system of chambers of commerce and industry.

The event took place as part of the 12th International Economic Summit Russia - Islamic World (KazanSummit 2021) held at Kazan Expo.

Rustam Minnikhanov noted that today the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Tatarstan is the republic’s largest and most authoritative business society with more than 2,000 members. During the pandemic, the Chamber proved to be an efficient tool to support businesses, and once again demonstrated the importance of interaction between the authorities and the institution.

The event was attended by Vice President of the Russian CCI Vladimir Padalko, Chairman of the Tatarstan CCI Shamil Ageyev, Secretary General of the ICCIA Yousef Hassan Halavi, President of the Union of Chambers and Trade Exchanges of Turkey Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu and heads of chambers from several countries.

The parties discussed the activities of their CCIs, their experience of working with businesses, the development of new measures to support entrepreneurs during the pandemic, as well as ongoing work to re-establish business contacts.

Issues of export support and prospects of boosting export potential were discussed today at a meeting between Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Industry and Trade of Tatarstan Albert Karimov and Director General of the Russian Export Centre Veronika Nikishina.

The meeting took place on the sidelines of the 12th International Economic Summit Russia-Islamic World (KazanSummit 2021) at the Kazan Expo Exhibition Centre.

Tatarstan is actively implementing the International Cooperation and Exports national project.

In 1992 in Naberezhnye Chelny (Tatarstan), the RIAT enterprise (Development and Production of Automotive Equipment) was established for prompt fulfilment of orders for KAMAZ special vehicles.

Today, RIAT is a reliable, well-adjusted mechanism capable of solving the most complex production and organisational tasks and an active participant in the Labour Productivity national project

In 2019, with the targeted support from the Regional Competence Centre of Tatarstan, a sample stream was created. In order to further improve productivity, additional investment was required and RIAT applied for a soft loan from the Industrial Development Fund at 1 per cent for 5 years. In late 2020, the Expert Council of the IDF approved the investment project of RIAT and allocated a loan of RUB 300 million under the Labour Productivity programme, for which the company will purchase equipment, organise production processes based on lean production principles and methods, and produce up to 2,000 various special vehicles, towed vehicles, special structures for automotive chassis and trailers per year. Together with RIAT’s own investment, the total budget of the project will amount to RUB 780 million. The loan funds will be used to purchase blanking, machining, welding, assembly, and painting equipment for production.

Tatarstan President Rustam Minnikhanov had a meeting today with Secretary General of the Islamic Chamber of Commerce, Industry, and Agriculture (ICCIA) Youssef Hassan Halavi at the Kazan Kremlin.

During his visit to Tatarstan Yousef Hassan Halavi will take part in the events of the 12th International Economic Summit Russia - Islamic World (KazanSummit 2021).

Rustam Minnikhanov said that Tatarstan has good mutually beneficial ties with many Islamic countries in economic and cultural spheres. The republic successfully cooperates with the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation and the Islamic Development Bank. According to the President, one of the effective mechanisms of joint work with the Islamic world is the Russia - Islamic World Strategic Vision Group. President Minnikhanov said that the Group’s main goals were to provide all possible assistance to bring Russia closer to the Islamic world on a cultural and civilizational basis, establish economic cooperation and expand interaction between youth and public organisations.

The Islamic Chamber of Commerce, Industry, and Agriculture is a subsidiary of the OIC and represents the private sector of 57 Islamic countries. The organisation aims to enhance cooperation in trade, commerce, information technology, insurance/reinsurance, shipping, banking, investment opportunities, and JVs.

Tatarstan President Rustam Minnikhanov met today with Irina Vlah, Head of the Autonomous Territorial Unit of Gagauzia (Republic of Moldova). The meeting at the Kazan Kremlin was attended by Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Industry and Trade Albert Karimov and Deputy Prime Minister of Tatarstan Leyla Fazleyeva.

As part of her visit to Tatarstan, Irina Vlah is participating in the events of the 12th International Economic Summit Russia-Islamic World (KazanSummit 2021).

Rustam Minnikhanov noted that cooperation between Tatarstan and Gagauzia has been actively developing in recent years. A plan of joint events for 2019-2021 has been signed, and work is underway through the chambers of commerce and industry.

“Representatives of Tatarstan visit investment forums and participate in cultural events in Gagauzia. Delegations from your region study our experience, establish business ties,” the Tatarstan President said.

Tatarstan is willing to deliver engineering, chemical, and petrochemical products to Gagauzia. Among promising areas for cooperation, the President also named agriculture, medicine and pharmaceutics, education, culture and tourism.

Rustam Minnikhanov thanked the delegation of Gagauzia for their attention to Tatarstan and participation in KazanSummit 2021. “We are ready for further development of interaction,” he added.

Tatarstan President Rustam Minnikhanov had a meeting today with a delegation from the Kyrgyz Republic. The meeting took place on the sidelines of the 12th International Economic Summit Russia - Islamic World (KazanSummit 2021) at the Kazan Expo Exhibition Centre.

The Tatarstan President pointed out that the ties between Tatarstan and Kyrgyzstan had considerably expanded lately. In February this year, Rustam Minnikhanov met in Moscow with President of the Kyrgyz Republic Sadyr Japarov and in April, with Prime Minister Ulukbek Maripov.

Last year the trade turnover between Tatarstan and Kyrgyzstan exceeded US$41 million. President Minnikhanov said it was necessary to expand interaction in the economic sphere. Priority areas for joint work include petrochemicals, oil refining, mechanical engineering, IT, medicine, pharmaceuticals, science, and education.

Rustam Minnikhanov spoke briefly about Tatarstan and the region’s key economic sectors. “We pay much attention to the development of agriculture, small and medium-sized businesses, and innovative infrastructure. Tatarstan is one of Russia’s leaders in terms of investment climate,” the President said. He added that Tatarstan is ready to share experience with its Kyrgyz colleagues in various areas.

During the meeting the parties discussed prospects for cooperation in the field of digitalisation, education, and development of tourism infrastructure.

Tatarstan President Rustam Minnikhanov had a meeting with ambassadors extraordinary and plenipotentiary of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation. The meeting took place on the sidelines of the 12th International Economic Summit Russia - Islamic World (KazanSummit 2021) at the Kazan Expo Exhibition Centre.

Rustam Minnikhanov thanked the ambassadors for their participation in KazanSummit. “Every year the event becomes more authoritative and the geography of its participants expands. We are grateful for your support to our forum,” he said.

The Tatarstan President noted that cooperation with the Islamic world is one of the most important vectors of foreign policy for the multinational and multi-confessional Russia. “Today, Tatarstan is one of the effective platforms for interaction of Russia with the Islamic world. Our republic is one of the leading industrially developed and innovative regions of the country. We are at the forefront of interaction with Islamic companies and investors”, said the President.

He noted that one of the effective mechanisms for joint work is the Russia - Islamic World Strategic Vision Group. President Minnikhanov has been the head of the organisation since 2014. Among the Group’s main tasks is to promote further rapprochement between Russia and the Islamic world, to establish economic cooperation, and to expand cooperation between youth and civil society organisations.

Tatarstan cherishes a high level of cooperation with partners from the UAE within the framework of Russian-Emirati relations. Tatarstan President Rustam Minnikhanov said so today at the meeting with Minister of State for Foreign Trade in United Arab Emirates Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi. The meeting was also attended by Ambassador of the UAE to Russia Mohammad Al Jaber.

The meeting took place at Kazan Expo as part of the 12th Kazan International Economic Summit Russia-Islamic World (KazanSummit 2021).

President Minnikhanov stressed that, at its level, Tatarstan actively contributes to fostering Russian-Emirati relations. The UAE is one of the most attractive partners for the development of economic contacts. Last year the trade turnover between Tatarstan and the UAE amounted to US$18 million.

Rustam Minnikhanov said that next year Russia will mark the 1,100th anniversary of adopting Islam by the Volga Bolgars. He invited representatives of the UAE to Tatarstan to participate in the celebrations.

During the meeting the parties discussed promising areas for further cooperation, including mechanical engineering, agriculture, tourism, and mutual supplies.

Rustam Minnikhanov thanked the UAE leadership for their attention to cooperation with Tatarstan. The President then presented the Duslyk Order to the UAE Ambassador to Russia Mohammad Al Jaber.