Cooperation between the capital of Tatarstan and Hangzhou (China) was discussed at the Executive Committee of Kazan

The parties are interested in the development of IT and tourism.

Today, representatives of the Executive Committee of Kazan met with a delegation from the Chinese city of Hangzhou at the Kazan City Hall. The parties discussed the issues of cooperation in IT and tourism.

Evgenia Lodvigova, vice-mayor of Kazan, addressed the guests from China with a welcoming speech. She recalled that agreement on twin towns relations between Kazan and Hangzhou was signed in 2003. Similar agreements have also been signed with the Chinese cities of Shenzhen, Guangzhou, Chengdu, Xi'an.

In turn, vice-mayor of Hangzhou municipal government Khe Jixin noted that Kazan can be proud not only of a rich history, but also of its economy. “The economy of your city is developing progressively, we will be happy to work with you in this field,” Khe Jixin said, adding that Hangzhou, as well as Kazan, is developing information technology.

At the end of the meeting, it was decided to develop a program of events for the next year aimed at strengthening of friendly ties.

The meeting was attended by Director of the Committee for tourism development Daria Sannikova, acting Chairman of the Committee for economic development Guzel Mingazova, head of the ITC Department Rifat Khannanov.