On June 24, at his meeting with Tatarstan President Rustam Minnikhanov, President of the Rhône-Alpes Regional Council Jean-Jack Queyranne said that business relations between regions favour strengthening of cooperation of Russia and France. He also noted partnership relations between Tatarstan and Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur.
On June 24, at a business forum in Lyon (France), Tatarstan President Rustam Minnikhanov said that Tatarstan enterprises are interested in developing cooperation with French companies, and want to learn more about Rhône-Alpes region. The meeting with Rhône-Alpes businessmen was held at Lyon Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
On June 24, Vice-president of Lyon Chamber of Commerce and Industry Philippe Ero and Board Chairman of Tatarstan Chamber of Commerce and Industry Shamil Ageev signed Memorandum on cooperation between Lyon and Tatarstan Chambers of Commerce and Industry.
On June 24, speaking at a press-conference on the inclusion of Bolgar historical and archeological complex in UNESCO World Heritage List, Tatarstan State Counsellor, Chairman of Guardian Council of “Revival” Foundation Mintimer Shaimiev said that the international recognition of Bolgar is of great importance.
On June 24, the 1st Regional Open Field Olympiad of Tatarstan geologists opened in Zarechie camp in Kazan. To the point, 26 teams from Tatarstan and Bakhchisarai region (Crimea) will take part in the event.
On June 24, at his meeting with the management of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Lyon, Association of French enterprises, Confederation of small and medium-sized businesses of the Rhône-Alpes region, Tatarstan President Rustam Minnikhanov said that Tatarstan is interested in promoting cooperation with the Rhône-Alpes region within the framework of strengthening Russian-French relations.
On June 24, Tatarstan Prime Minister Ildar Khalikov held a regular session of the Organizing committee on holding the XVI aquatics championship 2015 in Kazan.
On June 23, Tatarstan President Rustam Minnikhanov, who arrived in Lyon (France) with a working visit, was met by Russian Honorary Consul in Lyon Philippe Bordier at Lyon Bron Airport.
On June 23, Sheikha Al-Mayassa bint Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani, who chaired the 38th session of UNESCO World Heritage Committee in Doha (Qatar) announced that Bolgar historical and archeological complex was included in UNESCO World Heritage List. It was the 1002nd objects in the List.