Rustam Minnikhanov about Tatarstan-Turkey Business Forum: It is a good platform to develop our relations in economic and other areas

On April 30, in Ankara, Acting Tatarstan President Rustam Minnikhanov took part in the Tatarstan-Turkey Business Forum.

Speaking at the event, Minnikhanov noted that Tatarstan is one of Russia's leading regions. Tatars are the second largest nation in the Russian Federation, he emphasized. With strong development potential, Tatarstan makes a significant contribution to the strengthening of relations between Turkey and Russia, he continued. We have a lot in common in terms of religion, culture and language, Minnikhanov went on to say. He noted that Tatarstan is a reliable platform for Turkish businessmen to enter the Russian market. Minnikhanov assured that every project will get an overall support from the federal and regional government.

Delivering his speech at the forum, Minister of Economy of the Republic of Turkey Nihat Zeybekdzhi said that Turkey and Russia are in talks on the implementation of economic projects in the field of procurement of raw materials. He noted the need to expand cooperation between the two countries. Zeybekdzhi reminded that despite the complicated political situation in the world contacts between Turkey and Russia were not affected. He added that he cherishes relations with Tatarstan, which is a bridge between Turkey and Russia.

Later on, the ceremony of signing of agreements on bilateral cooperation in the industrial, tourism and economic sectors between ministries and agencies of Turkey and Tatarstan was held.