Consul General Marcus Micheli traveled to Ufa, the capital of the Republic of Bashkortostan, from January 31 to February 2, 2017. In Ufa, CG Micheli met with representatives of the Ministry of Economic Development of Bashkortostan, the MFA Office in Ufa, and the Republican Chamber of Commerce and Industry. CG Micheli also met with the leadership of the Burintekh Company, and toured its production facility. Burintekh is a leading Russian manufacturer of oil and gas drilling equipment, with extensive economic and commercial ties with the United States.
