The Republic of Tatarstan and Moscow State Institute of International Relations sign agreement on cooperation

On November 6, the Republic of Tatarstan, Moscow State Institute of International Relations, Moscow Institute of Energy Policy and Diplomacy of Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs signed the agreement at the Kazan Kremlin. The document was signed by Tatarstan President Rustam Minnikhanov, rector of Moscow State Institute of International Relations Anatoly Torkunov and Director of International Institute of Energy Policy and Diplomacy of Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs Valery Salygin.

The meeting between Rustam Minnikhanov and Anatoly Torkunov was held afterwards.

Tatarstan State Counsellor Mintimer Shaimiev, Deputy Prime Minister - Minister of Education and Science Engel Fattakhov took part in the event.

“We appreciate our relations. Your institute has done a lot for development of the Republic of Tatarstan, especially in the sphere of training highly skilled personnel. More than 70 graduates of Moscow State Institute of International Relations work at different positions in the republic.

Rustam Minnikhanov briefly presented social and economic achievements of Tatarstan and noted that oil production, petrochemistry, energy, and engineering are main industries in Tatarstan economy.

Speaking about development of cooperation between Tatarstan and Moscow State Institute of International Relations, Rustam Minnikhanov said that the staff training programme for government authorities, representative offices of the Republic of Tatarstan abroad, and professional development courses should be organized.

“We need staff that can obtain certain skills on such courses to work in energy, oil production and processing sectors. Tatarstan economy is export oriented, we have partners all over the world, and we are establishing contacts in Africa, Southeast Asia, and the Persian Gulf.

Tatarstan President said that the signed agreement would help to enhance cooperation between the region and Moscow State Institute of International Relations in the sphere of staff training.