International ties of the subjects of the Siberian Federal district in the economic sphere (on the example of the Novosibirsk region and the Republic of Kazakhstan)
2 Siberian Institute of International Relations and Regional Studies, Novosibirsk, Russian Federation
International relations of the Novosibirsk region in trade and economic, investment, scientific and technical, cultural, educational and other spheres are annually extending. The high level of development of foreign economic and international relations of the Novosibirsk region contributes to the formation of regional competitive advantages and the creation of positive image of the Novosibirsk region with favorable conditions for residence, leisure, business and investment. In recent years, the Novosibirsk region has gained considerable experience in promoting export opportunities of enterprises. Industrial and investment policy in the region is directed at formation of the innovation environment, characterized by strong export potential. All kinds of international relations of the regions can be divided into two major groups: cross-border and inter-territorial cooperation. Cross-border cooperation is implemented by adjacent regions of states; inter-territorial co-operation – by non-contiguous state regions. Cross-border cooperation means coordinated actions aimed at strengthening relations between neighbouring regions under the jurisdiction of different states.
International relations of the regions, cross-border cooperation, inter-territorial cooperation, foreign economic activity, subjects of the Siberian Federal district
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