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On May 15, on the sidelines of the XVI International Economic Forum "Russia – Islamic World: KazanForum", the Head of Mordovia Artem Zdunov held a meeting with the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Kingdom of Bahrain to the Russian Federation Ahmed Abdulrahman Mahmoud Ismail Al-Saati. Dmitry Glushko, Rector of Ogarev Mordovia State University, took part in the meeting.
Negotiations on cooperation between Mordovia and the Innopolis SEZ took place at KazanForum
Within the framework of the International Economic Forum "Russia — Islamic World: KazanForum" delegation of Mordovia headed by Artyom Zdunov held talks on the prospects of cooperation between the republic and the Tatarstan special economic zone Innopolis. The negotiations were attended by Renat Khalimov, Director General of the Innopolis SEZ, Batyr Emeev, Acting Chairman of the Government of the Republic of Mordovia, as well as members of the Cabinet of Ministers of Mordovia.
On May 15, on the sidelines of the XVI International Economic Forum "Russia - Islamic World: KazanForum", the Head of Mordovia Artyom Zdunov held a meeting with the Deputy Minister of Industry and Technology of the Republic of Turkey Mohammad Kassym Genullu. The Republic of Turkey is one of the main trading partners of the Republic of Mordovia, and the region is interested in further strengthening and expanding trade and economic cooperation. In 2024, the trade turnover between Mordovia and the Republic of Turkey amounted to 11 million US dollars.
Mordovia – Turkey: "We have great potential to develop cooperation further"
On May 15, on the sidelines of the XVI International Economic Forum "Russia - Islamic World: KazanForum" the Head of Mordovia Artyom Zdunov held a meeting with the Deputy Minister of Trade of the Republic of Turkey Mahmud Gyurdan. Artyom Zdunov stressed that the Republic of Turkey is one of the main trading partners of the Republic of Mordovia, and the region is interested in further strengthening and expanding trade and economic cooperation. In 2024, the trade turnover between Mordovia and the Republic of Turkey amounted to 11 million US dollars.
Mordovia will continue cooperation with KAMAZ PTC
The Head of Mordovia, Artyom Zdunov, met with Sergey Kogogin, General Director of KAMAZ PTC, on May 15 on the sidelines of the XVI International Economic Forum "Russia - Islamic World: KazanForum". The issues of increasing the volume of supplies and expanding the range of products supplied by enterprises of the Republic of Mordovia were discussed. In the first quarter of this year, the growth rate of supply volumes amounted to 288% compared to the corresponding period last year (the main share of the increase was provided by the Elektrovypryamitel and Rezinotekhnika plants).
On May 15th, together with the head of the region Artem Zdunov, the stand of Mordovia at KazanForum-2025 was visited by Deputy Prime Minister of Russia Marat Khusnullin. The guests were greeted by the soloists of the ethno-folk group Merema. This year, the products of 20 companies are presented at the republic's exhibition stand. Lighting products are demonstrated by several enterprises at once: the A.N.Lodygin Lighting Sources Research Institute, Reflax-S, Ardatov Lighting Plant and Sunlight, a manufacturer of solar panels. The production of flexible solar modules using Russian technology was launched in Saransk in April this year. The efficiency of the manufactured products is higher than that of many imported analogues: light, thin, but powerful panels can be installed almost anywhere, used in housing and communal services and agriculture. The cable industry was represented at the stand by the companies EM-Cable and Saransk Cable. Playterra is the republic's leading plywood manufacturer, and Lato brought its construction materials to the forum. The Prommetizdeliy plant exhibited industrial metal furniture and storage systems.
Delegation of the Republic of Mordovia is working at the XVI International Economic Forum "Russia – Islamic World: KazanForum 2025". The delegation is headed by the head of the region, Artyom Zdunov. Russian President Vladimir Putin sent his greetings to the forum participants.
Head of Roskachestvo noted Mordovia as one of the leaders in the production of organic products
Winners of the Fourth National Organic Competition have been determined, which is being held by the Federation Council in cooperation with the Ministry of Agriculture of the Russian Federation and Roskachestvo with the support of the Organica Foundation. The application campaign of the competition lasted three months, during which Roskachestvo, as the Secretariat of the competition, received 359 applications from 63 regions of the country. Mordovia is not among the winners. However, the head of Roskachestvo, Maxim Protasov, on the Rossiya 24 channel, noted the role of our region in the development of this particular area of Russian agriculture.
Mordovia has reached a new record for the number of SMEs and self-employed
According to the results of the first quarter of 2025, the number of small and medium-sized enterprises in Mordovia reached 26,064. A record figure was also noted for the number of self-employed. According to the results of the reporting period, there were 33,912 of them in the region. Stable growth is ensured by the implementation of the national project "Efficient and Competitive Economy" and numerous government support measures that businesses receive.
Mordovia enterprises increased investment activity
In Mordovia, as in Russia as a whole, the investment activity of enterprises increased in 2024. This happened, among other things, due to the use of profits from previous years, and high business activity of businesses also had an impact. This is stated in the latest issue of the Bank of Russia report "Regional Economy: Comments of the Main Directorate". According to Rosstat, in 2024, compared to the previous year, Mordovia enterprises increased the volume of investments in the construction and reconstruction of buildings, structures, equipment modernization and other fixed assets by almost 8%. Moreover, more than half of these investments are the companies' own funds.
Mordovia presented its industrial potential at the exhibition in Tashkent
Leading industrial enterprises of Mordovia successfully represented the region at a collective stand within the framework of the international exhibition "Innoprom. Central Asia". The event was held in the capital of Uzbekistan from April 28 to 30. Organizational support for the exposition, which clearly demonstrated the innovative and production capabilities of the republic, was provided by Mordovia Development Corporation. Eight enterprises were presented at the Mordovia stand. The products of the region's companies aroused great interest among foreign partners. Business negotiations were held within the framework of the exhibition: issues of strengthening cooperation were discussed, as well as the search for new sales markets and the development of export directions.
Mordovia is expanding the list of land plots for construction
The federal project "Land for Construction", initiated by Rosreestr, continues to be implemented in the Republic of Mordovia. The project, which is part of the state program "National Spatial Data System", provides ample opportunities for both private developers and large construction companies.