The head of the Republic of Tatarstan (subject of the Russian Federation) Rustam Minnikhanov, as part of a working visit to Tashkent, met with the President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev. On Monday, on April 28, the press service of the head of Tatarstan reports.
Minnikhanov thanked Shavkat Mirziyoyev for the constant support of all projects and personal attention to cooperation with Tatarstan. According to the results of last year, the Tatarstan-Uzbekistan turnover grew by 21% and exceeded $ 376 million.
The meeting also discussed the implementation of two projects: the creation of an industrial site in the Bukhara and Navoi regions. “These iconic Tatarstan -Uzbeki joint projects are a good contribution to the cooperation of our countries,” said Rustam Minnikhanov. The head of Tatarstan said that the day before he visited both sites and checked the progress of construction.
According to the press service of the head of the Uzbek state, at a meeting with Rustam Minnikhanov discussed the expansion of the industrial cooperation of leading enterprises and active humanitarian exchange.
A agreement was reached on the continuation of intensive contacts, promoting joint projects in oil and gas, chemical, transport, tourism and other areas, including under industrial zones in the regions of Uzbekistan.