Rustam Minnikhanov: One of the main tasks is to improve the quality of life, and we can achieve it only with powerful economy
29 August 2014, Friday
On August 29, at a solemn reception on the occasion of the Republic Day at Korston hotel, Tatarstan President said that the Republic of Tatarstan is one of leading Russian regions by many socioeconomic indexes.
Employees of Tatarstan Cabinet of Ministers, Tatarstan President’s Administrative Office, State Council, regional ministries and agencies, municipalities, large industrial enterprises, veterans of labour and civil service, Russian Minister of Communications nad Mass Media Nikolay Nikiforov, Commander-in-Chief of Russian Navy Viktor Chirkov, and Head of Ingushetia Yunus-Bek Evkurov took part in the event.
Speaking at the event, Rustam Minnikhanov said that every year we celebrate the Republic Day with new objects and projects. Tatarstan is one of leading regions in Russia, he added.
Rustam Minnikhanov noted that everyone in the republic strives for best results, and one of the main tasks today is to improve the quality of life. This can be achieved only if we have a powerful economy and develop new industries and enterprises, he said.
It was noted that the 12th new production was launched at SEZ Alabuga, and more plants will open in the nearest future. Modernization of industrial enterprises is underway in the republic.
“It is especially important today to have self-sufficient regions in Russia, and Tatarstan has got everything to become such a region, - industry, qualified staff, scientific and technical potential. All of this will help up solving the most complicated tasks,” the President said.
Summing up, Rustam Minnikhanov thanked everyone for their work for the benefit of the Republic of Tatarstan as one of Russian regions and contribution to consolidation of the country.
Tatarstan President's Press Office, Elena Britvina
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