Prime Minister of Tatarstan Ildar Khalikov meets with officials of Guangdong Zhenrong Energy

Prime Minister of Tatarstan Ildar Khalikov has met with officials of Chinese company Guangdong Zhenrong Energy. They discussed prospects of cooperation. Chief executive of the Tatarstan Investment Development Agency Linar Yakupov, Deputy Minister of industry and trade Khamza Bagmanov, Director General of OAO TAIF Albert Shigabutdinov were present at the meeting.

Ildar Khalikov told officials of the Chinese company that republic is one of the most investment-attractive regions in Russia. Head of the Tatarstan Government said that according to results of 2011, Ernst&Young and Forbes estimated Tatarstan as the best region for doing business. “China is an important partner for Tatarstan and Russia. The international logistics corridor Europe – Western China passes through Tatarstan. It will soon become the main route of cargo transportation in the Central Asian region,” Ildar Khalikov said.

The Tatarstan PM reminded that Chinese delegation comprised of governors of main provinces and China's Vice Premier Li Keqiang visited Russia this year in April. He also told officials of Guangdong Zhenrong Energy that Chinese specialists participate in realization of several projects in Tatarstan, namely construction of integrated plant on production of ammonia, methanol, and granulated carbamide in Mendeleevsk, and complex of advanced oil processing in Nizhnekamsk.

Acting President of Guangdong Zhenrong Energy Co Ltd. (GDZR) Shaohua Li told about activity of the company. The company was founded in 2002 and belongs to the state corporation Zhuhai Zhenrong Company. Main activity is conducted in the sphere of energy and natural resources and investing in the mentioned sectors. It is the leading company selling oil products. The company is also interested in metal processing industry and production of chemicals.