Tatarstan Cabinet of Ministers and Association of Russian Diplomats sign cooperation agreement
28 November 2014, Friday
On November 28, Tatarstan Prime Minister Ildar Khalikov and Council Chairman of the Association of Russian Diplomats Igor Khalevinsky signed a cooperation agreement between Tatarstan Cabinet of Ministers and All-Russia Public Organization “Association of Russian Diplomats”.
Earlier, at his meeting with Khalevinsky, Ildar Khalikov noted that Kazan has become the venue to hold the forum “Eurasian Economic Integration: Achievements and Challenges”. He also thanked him for the support of the republic within its promotion in the international arena. On November 27, a presentation of the republic was held at the Russian Foreign Ministry, Ildar Khalikov reminded. Diplomats, ambassadors of foreign countries, representatives of the Russian Foreign Ministry took part in the event.
Tatarstan is making proactive efforts in terms of cooperation with foreign countries and Russian regions, Tatarstan Prime Minister said. Thus, Tatarstan has 14 representative offices abroad and in Russian regions, while 8 representative offices of countries and Russian regions are located in the republic.
Khalikov also informed Khalevinsky of main economic indicators of Tatarstan and said that the republic is among five most developed country’s regions. Issues related to further cooperation were also discussed at their meeting.
Tatarstan President's Press Office, Elena Britvina
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