Tatarstan President’s Address to Tatarstan State Council

On October 9, Tatarstan State Counsellor Mintimer Shaimiev, Chairman of State Council Farid Mukhametshin, Prime Minister Ildar Khalikov, deputies of State Council, representatives of state authorities, business and wide public took part in the second session of Tatarstan State Council.

Tatarstan President Rustam Minnikhanov addressed the State Council:

“Tatarstan is maintaining sustainable development these days. Citizens’ earnings have increased, the notable progress has been achieved in education, health care, and culture. At the same time, there is a slowdown in economic growth. We are not satisfied with such a situation. Our main goal is to provide rapid growth of Tatarstan economy. Considering current challenging political situation, we definitely support the policy of Russian President Vladimir Putin of decisive upholding of interests of Russia and its multi-ethnic society.”

In his address Rustam Minnikhanov told about current situation in economic, social and cultural spheres, and focused on lines of development of Tatarstan. The complete transcript of the address is available on the official website of Tatarstan Government and President.