In the House of the Republic, the head of Bashkortostan Radium Habirov held a thematic meeting in the investment format, during which new projects were considered in various sectors of the economy.
The head of the region noted that, taking into account the stabilization of the epidemiological situation, the meeting of the Investment Committee will again be held in full-time.
"From today we return to living communication with investors. This is a landmark event. Such a format makes it possible to discuss more detailed discussion of projects and making effective management decisions on their implementation, "the radium habirov emphasized.
French investors Patrick Hoffman and Antoine Mendelovichi intend to implement a large-scale project in the sphere of beekeeping in the republic. We are talking about creating a production base in Bashkortosta from 30 thousand beekeepers, opening a quality laboratory of honey, which has international accreditation, as well as manufacturing up to 7 thousand tons of various honey products per year oriented to international exports.
In addition, businessmen plan to organize work on the preservation of the genetics of the Bashkir population of the Central Russian bee and the promotion of the brand of republican honey. The total investment was 3.8 billion rubles.
To launch a project in the republic, Bi Heppi Company ("Happy Bee") was recorded and developed a roadmap that defines the main directions and stages of work. The first apiary plan to establish on the territory of Burzyansky, Ishimbi, Kagurgi and Kuiurgazin districts. In total, 160 new jobs will appear in production. Plant for the processing of honey products with the exhibition center will be located in Ufa.
"Our main goal is to become one of the leading manufacturers and exporters of honey in Russia. This will increase the investment attractiveness of beekeeping and bring Bashkir honey into the premium segment, "said Antoine Mendelovichi.
Members of Investchas approved the inclusion of the project into a list of priorities with the reimbursement of the cost of the purchase of equipment and the provision of tax benefits.
The head of the republic also requested the administration of Ufa to assist in accommodation in the territory of the city of processing facilities and an exhibition center.
"We are very pleased that French colleagues became interested in the topics of honey production, and they are ready to promote the implementation of the planned plans," Nabirov said. - In 2022, Bashkortostan will be taken by the International Congress on Beekeeping "Apimondia". Choose a decent area in Ufa for the exhibition complex so that tourists can visit it. "
(Source: The official website of the Ministry of Agriculture of the Russian Federation).