Tatarstan President meets with ambassadors of Arabic countries
19 February 2014, Wednesday
On February 20 Tatarstan President Rustam Minnikhanov met with ambassadors of Arabic countries at the residence of Ambassador of Saudi Arabia to Russia in Moscow. 11 ambassadors and charges d'affaires of Arabic countries in Russia, Vice-Premier – Minister of Industry and Trade Ravil Zaripov, Chief Executive of Tatarstan Investment Development Agency Linar Yakupov, Tatneft Director General Nail Maganov, rector of Kazan federal university Ilshat Gafurov, Aide to Tatarstan President on international affairs Radik Gimatdinov took part in the meeting.
Opening the meeting, ambassador of Saudi Arabia to Russia Hassan Jaafar said that people in Arabic countries heard a lot about the Republic of Tatarstan.
Tatarstan President Rustam Minnikhanov thanked Hassan Jaafar and other ambassadors for the meeting: “Thank you for the meeting. We have always tried to be closer to Arabic world. Tatarstan plays an important role in relationships between Russia and Arabic countries. Cultural and religious proximity make an impact on our relations. Today we would like to tell about our plans and opportunities.” Rustam Minnikhanov invited ambassadors to come to Kazan in March to take part in the summit Invest in Tatarstan, and to Kazansummit in June.
Chief Executive of Tatarstan Investment Development Agency Linar Yakupov presented economic and investment potential of Tatarstan, and invited ambassadors to Kazansummit noting that one of the main issues discussed will be agricultural production for Arabic countries.
On 20 December, speaking at a meeting held by the Rais (Head) of Tatarstan Rustam Minnikhanov in the Government House of the republic with participation of the regional Prime Minister Aleksey Pesoshin and all municipalities taking part in it via videoconference, the First Deputy Minister of Construction, Architecture and House Utilities Sector of the republic Damir Shaydullin informed that huge work in capital overhaul of 713 social and cultural facilities have been completed in the republic with the total cost of work of 15bn rubles.
On 20 December, in his address on the occasion of the Russian Security Bodies Officers Day, Tatarstan Prime Minister Aleksey Pesoshin congratulated employees and old stagers of the service with their professional holiday and wrote: “
Throughout the history of our state, security agencies have stood guard over national interests of Russia and protected the sovereignty and territorial integrity of the country. Your high professionalism, courage and dedication to duty are a reliable shield against external and internal threats.
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.