Ildar Khalikov and President of Travel Company “Ambotis” Georgy Kurtidis discuss opportunities for cooperation in tourism sphere

Acting President of the Republic of Tatarstan - Prime Minister Ildar Khalikov and President of the Travel Company “Ambotis” (Greece) Georgy Kurtidis discussed opportunities for cooperation in the sphere of tourism and culture.

The meeting was held in the RT Government House with participation of RT State Counselor, Chairman of the Guardian board of the Republican fund for revival of historical and cultural monuments Mintimer Shaimiev, RT Minister of industry and trade Ravil Zaripov, RT Minister of culture Airat Sibagatullin, Aide to RT President on social issues, CEO of the Republican fund for revival of historical and cultural monuments Tatiana Larionova.

Welcoming guests, Ildar Khalikov marked that the meeting was initiated by Mintimer Shaimiev who visited Greece on March 27-29, 2012 for studying outstanding archeological monuments of the Central Macedonia and their preservation.

“You have wide experience in tourism sphere, preservation, restoration, and museumification of archeological and architectural monuments. Such professional contacts and knowledge are useful for Tatarstan specialists,” Ildar Khalikov said.

He told as well about realization of several important projects in republic aimed at development of tourism sphere, reconstruction and revival of historical and architectural monuments.

First of all, a major project “Cultural heritage: ancient city of Bulgar and island- town Sviyazhsk”. The project implies preservation, revival and passing of precious monuments of history, unique architecture and spirituality to future generations. The State Historical and Architectural Museum-Reserve the “Kazan Kremlin” is another monument of architecture and history.

RT State Counselor Mintimer Shaimiev marked that Tatarstan and Greece would likely find spheres for mutually beneficial cooperation.

In particular, Ildar Khalikov suggested organizing exchange of business delegations for studying spheres of potential cooperation. Moreover, air communication with Greece, i.e. decrease of the number of flights especially in tourist season, is of special interest for republic.

President of the Travel Company “Ambotis” Georgy Kurtidis thanked for organization of the meeting and expressed interest in cooperation. In addition, he noted that Tatarstan’s respectful attitude to revival of historical and architectural monuments inspires respect of specialists.