Rustam Minnikhanov meets Maharashtra Chief Minister

On November 19, at his meeting with Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and Governor Vidyasagar Rao in Mumbai, Tatarstan President Rustam Minnikhanov suggested preparing and signing the agreement on cooperation between Tatarstan and Maharashtra (India).

Minnikhanov stressed that cooperation between Tatarstan and India is developing as a part of close and friendly Russia-India relations.

The President noted that during their working visit to India, Tatarstan delegation held a number of meetings at Indian ministries, took part in Tatarstan-India business forum, and negotiations with business partners.

“Development of relations between our countries will depend on further efficient work at interregional level,” Rustam Minnikhanov said. He continued that an opportunity of preparing and signing the agreement on cooperation between Tatarstan and Maharashtra should be considered.

Expansion of business contacts, exchange of business delegations, cultural exchange, cooperation in the sphere of tourism, education and health care were discussed at the meeting.

Rustam Minnikhanov also suggested considering organization of direct flights between Tatarstan and Indian cities.