Rustam Minnikhanov pays a visit to Cyclades islands (Greece)

On October 15, Tatarstan President Rustam Minnikhanov paid a working visit to Cyclades islands (Greece) at the invitation of region’s authorities. Chairman of Tatarstan State Committee on Tourism Sergey Ivanov, Chairman of Tatarstan Chamber of Commerce and Industry Shamil Ageev were on the delegation of the republic.

Upon visiting some islands of the Cyclades group, Rustam Minnikhanov met Governor of Cyclades Giorgos Leontaritis and business representatives of the region.

The meeting discussed issues related to development of cooperation between Tatarstan and Cyclades islands, particularly in the field of tourism.

Tatarstan President noted opportunities for cooperation in the sphere of education, organization of pilgrimages to Orthodox holy places at the islands, and appreciated the achievements the region had made in preservation of historical monuments. According to Rustam Minnikhanov, Tatarstan specialists should study the experience of Greece in museumification of archaeological finds.