Rustam Minnikhanov arrives in Ankara

On November 30, Tatarstan President Rustam Minnikhanov, who arrived in Ankara, was met by Ankara Vice-governor Hamza Duygun.

Upon arrival, Rustam Minnikhanov met with representatives of the Tatar diaspora and told them that the republic is developing relations with Tatars all over the world and helping to retain national traditions and culture. Representatives of the diaspora told Rustam Minnikhanov about their life in Ankara, and noted that they do not forget about their culture and native language, and study works of Tatar writers and poets.

During his visit Rustam Minnikhanov will meet Turkish ministers, visit Bilkent University, and Sican organized industrial zone. Participation in an extended session of Russia-Turkey High-level Cooperation Council chaired by Russian President Vladimir Putin and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan is the main event on the agenda.

Minnikhanov was accompanied by Aide to Tatarstan President on international issues Radik Gimatdinov, Chairman of Tatarstan Chamber of Commerce and Industry Shamil Ageev, Chief executive of Tatarstan Investment Development Agency Taliya Minullina, Director General of Alabuga Special Economic Zone Timur Shagivaleev, Director General of Technopark Idea Sergey Yushko, Director General of IT-park Anton Grachev, and Head of Tyulyachinsky region Ildus Zaripov.