Tatarstan President meets with Deputy Secretary of Iran’s National Security Council

On June 19, Tatarstan President Rustam Minnikhanov met with Deputy Secretary of Iran’s National Security Council Reza Saifullahi, who arrived in Kazan to take part in the V International meeting of high-ranking officials responsible for security matters. Tatarstan Vice Prime Minister – Minister of Industry and Trade Ravil Zaripov, Aide to Tatarstan President on International Affairs Radik Gimatdinov took part in the meeting.

Welcoming Deputy Secretary of Iran’s National Security Council, Tatarstan President noted that the regional leadership appreciates the cooperation between the Islamic Republic of Iran and Tatarstan within the framework of Russia-Iran relations. Consulate General of Iran in Kazan plays a great role in the development of relations, he said.

"Unfortunately, the turnover between our republics is very small. We need to intensify economic cooperation. We are interested in supplying our products to Iran, and at the same time the Iranian products can be in demand on Tatarstan market."

Rustam Minnikhanov noted that Tatarstan and Iran have developed contacts in the sphere of education and culture. Iranian officials regularly participate in forums held in Tatarstan, the filmmakers of the Islamic Republic become laureates and winners of the International Muslim Film Festival in Kazan.

“Our economies are similar, including oil production, oil refining, engineering. Therefore, we could find areas for cooperation. During our visit to Iran, we saw how active you develop the sphere innovations. We are also actively working in this area, and I think this could be the area of our cooperation. "

Reza Saifullahi, in his turn, confirmed that Russia-Iran relations are of constructive nature and cover many spheres. According to him, such international meetings on security matters also contribute to the strengthening of relations between two countries.

Reza Saifullahi promised Rustam Minnikhanov to personally support the development of relations between the Islamic Republic of Iran and Tatarstan.