
Governor of the Samara region Vyacheslav Fedorishchev said that the launch of production of the Lada Azimut crossover is a success for the region and AvtoVAZ partners, achieved thanks to a special investment contract.
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The launch of production became possible thanks to the conclusion of a special investment contract with the support of the authorities.
MOSCOW, September 25 - RIA Novosti. The launch of production of the Lada Azimut crossover is a success not only for AvtoVAZ, but also for the entire region, as well as the automaker’s partners who invested their efforts in this project, said the Governor of the Samara Region, Vyacheslav Fedorishchev.
“Thanks to the support of the government of the region and the country, a special investment contract was concluded. It has become a powerful tool that unites the efforts of the state and business to achieve a common goal - creating modern, high-quality and affordable cars for our citizens. The synergy of experience and resources of various companies is exactly what allows us not only to compete, but also to lead in the market. I am confident that Lada Azimut will win the trust and love of customers,” Fedorishchev was quoted as saying by the press service of the regional government.

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