India sees potential for cooperation with Tatarstan in the fields of information technology, finance and cyber security

Indian Ambassador to Russia Vinay Kumar said, "Interested students can visit and explore India, make friends and make future business connections there using the ITEC program."

Kazan, October 16. /dice/. India's ambassador to Russia Vinay Kumar described information technology, finance and cyber security as promising areas of cooperation with Tatarstan at the opening ceremony of the business forum titled "Ambassador Arjan: Russia-India. Mutual Efficiency" in Kazan.

"Tatarstan is one of the fastest developing regions of Russia and offers huge opportunities in the development of business, trade, investment and industries. And India is the fastest growing economy in the world. <...> We have numerous opportunities for various startups, such as IT, finance, cyber security and various technical and engineering skills," said Kumar.

The diplomat noted that India has the largest pool in the world and offers mobility skills to Russian youth, industries and businesses. He emphasized: Our regions, our countries are mutual supporters, so we can complement our interests for future progress and cooperation.

Kumar recalled that at the first forum last year, 19 business agreements were signed. In the end, the ambassador said: "I am sure that more agreements and memorandums will be signed between our regions this year. "There will be not only commercial cooperation, but also cultural cooperation - more films, more cultural programs and tourism will also develop."