Rustam Minnikhanov suggests holding next session of Russia-Hungary Intergovernmental commission on economic cooperation in Kazan

On December 17, during his trip to Budapest, Tatarstan President Rustam Minnikhanov met Minister of Foreign Economic Relations and Affairs, Co-chairman of Russia-Hungary Intergovernmental commission on economic cooperation Peter Szijjarto at Hungarian Parliament. The parties discussed cooperation of Tatarstan and Hungary within the framework of Russia-Hungary relations.

Peter Szijjarto said that Russia is a very important partner for Hungary, and Hungarian leadership is focused on cooperation with Russian regions. He also reminded that the Hungarian Consulate General will open in Kazan in the first half of 2015.

According to Peter Szijjarto, Hungary is interested in experience of Tatarstan in organization of big sports international events, such as World Aquatics Championship 2015 and matches of World Football Cup 2018.

Minnikhanov, in his turn, suggested holding the next session of Russia-Hungary Intergovernmental commission on economic cooperation in Kazan. Ambassador of Russia to Hungary Vladimir Sergeev, who took part in the meeting, supported the idea.

Minnikhanov and Szijjarto also discussed opening direct flights between Kazan and Budapest that will help increasing the tourist flow.

According to the minister, Russia is the third important country for Hungarian tourism industry today, and health tourism, in particular, is very popular among Russian tourists.