Rustam Minnikhanov: “We appreciate support of our compatriots in Moscow”

On November 8, at a session of Russian Public Organization “Association of compatriots of Tatarstan”, Tatarstan President Rustam Minnikhanov said that Tatarstan leadership appreciates support of compatriots living in Moscow.

Public, political, scientific and art figures, specialists of different industries, who are historically connected with Tatarstan, but live in Moscow, took part in the session.

The session was opened by Tatarstan Vice-Premier – Plenipotentiary of Tatarstan in Russia Ravil Akhmetshin, who told about achievements of the Association.

Addressing the audience, Tatarstan President Rustam Minnikhanov said: “Dear Moscovites, our compatriots! We are happy to see you. The potential of the republic is huge, but Moscow is the capital of Russia. I think we should use your potential for the benefit of our republic.”

The president noted that Tatarstan is among leaders by many social and economic indexes. “However, Moscow is our main trade partner, and we are actively working with federal authorities. We should maintain and enhance cooperation with Moscow,” he said.

“Each of you makes a considerable contribution to development of the country, and your support is very important for us. Regional leadership is ready to actively cooperate with you,” Rustam Minnikhanov said and handed a few awards.

Members of the board of the Association of compatriots of Tatarstan were elected at the session. Russian Minister of Communications and Mass Media Nikolay Nikiforov, Vice-mayor of Moscow Marat Khusnullin, people’s artist of Russia Sergey Shakurov, a famous surgeon Renat Akchurin, and other representatives of the republic became members of the Board.

Vice-President of Russian Academy of Sciences Taliya Khabrieva was elected Chairman of Russian Public Organization “Association of compatriots of Tatarstan”.