Rustam Minnikhanov meets with Consul General of Turkey in Kazan
18 July 2012, Wednesday
The Tatarstan President Rustam Minnikhanov has met with Consul General of the Turkish Republic in Kazan Akhmet Akynty. Director of the Department for external relations under the RT President Eduard Khabibullin attended the meeting.
The event had been held by the time Akhmet Akynty finished his work in the Tatarstan capital.
Rustam Minnikhanov thanked Akhmet Akynty for efficient work in Kazan and great contribution he made in development of the Tatarstan-Turkey relations in culture and economic spheres.
According to the Tatarstan President, Akhmet Akynty did a lot for successful implementation of big projects in republic by Turkish companies “Kastamonu Entegre” and “Sisecam”, promoted establishment of cultural contacts between Tatarstan and the Turkish Republic.
Akhmet Akynty, in turn, addressed with words of gratitude to the Tatarstan leadership for warm reception during his work in Kazan. The Consul General said that he had enjoyed the privilege of working in Kazan.
On 15 December, speaking at a meeting of the competition committee of the regional public competition “The Manager of the Year” about its results in 2025, Tatarstan Prime Minister Aleksey Pesoshin said that the list of 155 participants (nominees), who are heads of enterprises and organizations from various industries and sectors of the economy, for the competition was formed based on recommendations from regional ministries and departments, city and district municipalities, employers' associations and the Federation of Trade Unions of the republic.
On 6 December speaking at a regional meeting held by the Rais (Head) of Tatarstan Rustam Minnikhanov in the Government House of the republic with all municipalities taking part in it via videoconference, the regional Minister of Construction, Architecture and Housing Utilities Sector Marat Ayzatullin reported about progress in implementation of the of multi-apartment houses capital overhaul programme.
On 5 December, congratulating volunteers with the International Volunteers Day, Tatarstan Deputy Prime Minister Leyla Fazleeva wrote in her address: “
Your boundless kindness, sincere desire to help others and active civic position deserve special recognition and deep gratitude. There are over 5,000 volunteer associations operating successfully in Tatarstan, with a total membership of over 220,000 caring people of all ages and professions. Every year the contribution of volunteers into public life of the republic becomes more noticeable.
On 4 December Tatarstan Deputy Prime Minister Shamil Gafarov, who is the Chief of Staff of the Office of the Cabinet of Ministers of the republic, took part in a strategic session on the establishment of an inter-university campus in the republic being held at the Kazan Aircraft University on 4-6 December with participation of more than 100 people and more than 40 experts in politics, economy, science, education and industry from all over Russia.