Tatarstan President meets with Leader of Iraqi Kurdistan

On May 3, during his visit to Iraq, Tatarstan President Rustam Minnikhanov met with President of Regional Government of the Iraqi Kurdistan Region Masoud Barzani.

Aide to Tatarstan President on international issues Radik Gimatdinov, First Deputy Minister of Industry and Trade Ruslan Kabirov, Director General of OAO “Tatneft” Nail Maganov, Director General of OAO “KAMAZ” Sergey Kogogin, Director General of OAO “TAIF” Albert Shigabutdinov took part in the meeting.

Rustam Minnikhanov thanked Masoud Barzani for the warm reception rendered to members of Tatarstan delegation in Iraqi Kurdistan. Tatarstan President noted that Kurdistan and Tatarstan have a wide range of opportunities for cooperation. Heads of the largest regional enterprises are on the delegation to discuss prospects for cooperation.

R. Minnikhanov told Masoud Barzani about Tatarstan and projects that have been discussed earlier during his meeting with Prime Minister of Iraqi Kurdistan.

Masoud Barzani welcomed Rustam Minnikhanov and members of the delegation. He confirmed that the leadership of the Iraqi Kurdistan Region is interested in implementing joint projects with Tatarstan companies and stated about the readiness to support these projects.

“I am sure that your visit will contribute to the development of relations between Kurdistan and Tatarstan,” Masoud Barzani addressed Rustam Minnikhanov at the end of the meeting.