Today, the opening of the II International Forum "ROSTKI: Russia and China - Mutually Beneficial Cooperation" and the Russia-China Expo exhibition took place in Kazan. The opening ceremony was attended by the Rais of Tatarstan Rustam Minnikhanov, Deputy Prime Minister of the Republic of Tatarstan - Minister of Agriculture and Food of the Republic of Tatarstan Marat Zyabbarov and other officials.
Rais of Tatarstan Rustam Minnikhanov noted that thanks to the personal efforts of the heads of Russia and China, there is a good opportunity to work as actively as possible at the interregional level. "The BRICS summit was recently held in Kazan, in which a high-level Chinese delegation headed by the Chairman of the PRC Mr. Xi Jinping participated. The warm meeting of the leaders of our countries became a good impetus for opening new horizons of Russian-Chinese cooperation," said Rais of Tatarstan.
He emphasized that the current forum will be interesting and useful for each guest. A rich work program has been prepared, consisting of more than 70 sessions in various thematic areas: industry, business associations, agriculture, education, social environment, tourism, culture. Participants will also be able to take part in master classes, bilateral meetings and enjoy an interesting cultural program.
"Within the framework of the forum, the Russia China Expo exhibition has been organized, which presents major Russian and Chinese investment and infrastructure projects, presentations of technological solutions. We expect specific agreements and the signing of mutually beneficial agreements between Russian and Chinese companies," Rustam Minnikhanov added.
Also within the framework of the forum, Deputy Prime Minister of the Republic of Tatarstan - Minister of Agriculture and Food of the Republic of Tatarstan Marat Zyabbarov attended a round table on the topic: "Presentation of trade and economic cooperation of the Xinjiang Production and Construction Corps of the People's Republic of China". Experts in the field of economics and regional development presented up-to-date data and analysis of key factors that contribute to attracting investment in various regions of the country.
The export potential of the Republic of Tatarstan is increasing thanks to the implementation of investment projects, including the national project "International Cooperation and Export".