Rustam Minnikhanov takes part in signing of agreements with partners of 16th FINA World Aquatics Championship 2015
19 May 2015, Tuesday
On May 19, Interim President of the Republic of Tatarstan Rustam Minnikhanov, FINA President Julio Maglione, Minister of Youth Affairs and Sport of the republic Vladimir Leonov, Mayor of Kazan Ilsur Metshin and Director General of ANO “Executive directorate of sports projects” Azat Kadyrov took part in signing of agreements of intent with national partners of the 16th FINA World Aquatics Championship 2015.
“The World Aquatics Championship is the biggest event of the year, and we are going to make it unforgettable. We have all opportunities and conditions to do this,” Minnikhanov said.
He continued that much is done in the republic for development and promotion of sport. Bms”.y hosting international events Tatarstan is becoming more recognizable in the world, the tourist flow is increasing, business community is more interested in the republic.
Minnikhanov reminded that 188 countries will take part in the championship that will be broadcast in 202 countries.
The following partners of the championship have been announced: OAO “SMARTS”, OOO “Tatneft”, OOO “Sportmaster”, EF English First CIS, MEGA Kazan, OOO “IKEA MOS”, OOO “Information systems.
When the agreements were signed Azat Kadyrov and representatives of partner companies answered questions of journalists.
Tatarstan President's Press Office, Elena Britvina
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