Rustam Minnikhanov takes part in opening of KAMAZ assembly production at Ganja Auto Plant
14 April 2015, Tuesday
On April 14, in the city of Ganja (Azerbaijan), Interim President of the Republic of Tatarstan Rustam Minnikhanov said that Tatarstan and Azerbaijan are united by longstanding friendly relations that helped to open KAMAZ assembly production at Ganja Auto Plant.
Minnikhanov thanked leadership of Azerbaijan and Vice-premier Yaqub Eyyubov for controlling preparatory work on opening the production.
“The project of OAO “KAMAZ” is a good example for other producers. People will have good jobs and salaries there,” Rustam Minnikhanov said. He expressed his confidence that authorities of Azerbaijan do their best for development of the country and increase of the quality of life.
Vice-premier of Azerbaijan Yaqub Eyyubov, Director General of OAO “KAMAZ” Sergey Kogogin, permanent representative of the Republic of Tatarstan in Azerbaijan Alfred Zakirov took part in the event.
During his visit to Baku, Rustam Minnikhanov and his party also visited a multipurpose center rendering state services.
Tatarstan President's Press Office, Elena Britvina
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