Presentation of investment opportunities of special economic zone «Alabuga» was held yesterday in Austria during the visit of the official delegation of the Republic of Tatarstan headed by the President of the Republic of Tatarstan Rustam Minnikhanov.
It took place in Vienna Austrian-Tatarstan business forum with participation of the President of the Austrian Federal Economic Chamber Christoph Leitl and the Tatarstan delegation. In his welcoming speech, Christoph Leitl said that Austrian entrepreneurs have an interest in investing in special economic zones in the country.
In turn, Rustam Minnikhanov said that Tatarstan is interested in attracting business in the Republic of Austria and will provide all possible assistance and support. He gave examples of the success of Austrian companies in Tatarstan, including «Wienerberger» company «Swarovski», enterprises for the production of composite materials, as well as close cooperation between PJSC «KAMAZ» with the Austrian business.
According to Rustam Minnikhanov, Tatarstan and Austria have great potential in industries such as oil refining and petrochemistry, energy, information technology, aviation, pharmaceuticals and others.
Among the most important areas for the region, he called Kama innovative industrial cluster, one of the main points of growth of Tatarstan economy.
Presentation of the investment potential of SEZ «Alabuga» was made by the SEZ’s CEO Timur Shagivaleev. In German, he spoke about the opportunities and benefits offered to investors the most successful Russian SEZ.
Also at the forum a meeting with potential Austrian investors have been held, who are considering the localization of production in Russia.
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