Rustam Minnikhanov: "Tatarstan and Antalya should develop cooperation in other spheres as well as in tourism"

On April 30, during his working trip to Turkey, Tatarstan President Rustam Minnikhanov met with Acting Governor of Antalya province Turan Eren. Tatarstan leadership is interested in developing cooperation with Turkish regions, Rustam Minnikhanov said.

Welcoming Tatarstan President, Turan Eren said that the visit of Tatarstan delegation led by Rustam Minnikhanov is a privilege for leadership of the province.

Rustam Minnikhanov thanked Turan Eren for an opportunity to visit Antalya and hold business meetings.

Rustam Minnikhanov noted positive relations between Tatarstan and Turkey. The amount of stated investments on the part of Turkish companies was 1.5 billion dollars, 278 companies with Turkish participation are working in Tatarstan.

“Tourism, cultural exchange, foundation of companies with Turkish participation are actively developing. We think copeartion should also be established with Turkish regions. We would like to expand our contacts. We should develop cooperation in other spheres as well as in tourism” Rustam Minnikhanov stated.

Tatarstan President also mentioned that Consulate-General of the Republic of Turkey is working in Kazan, and there is a representative office of Tatarstan in Istanbul. “We have got all opportunities for cooperation, and I hope that the current visit will give impetus to development of our relations,” Tatarstan President said.

Turan Eren, in his turn, told Rustam Minnikhanov that agriculture, small and medium-size businesses, as well as tourism are developed in Antalya.