Rustam Minnikhanov: Tatarstan and Hungary have big opportunities for cooperation especially in the sphere of economy

On August 7, at his meeting with Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban, who arrived on a working visit in Tatarstan, Interim President of the republic Rustam Minnikhanov said that leadership of the republic appreciates an opportunity to develop cooperation with Hungary within the framework of Russia-Hungary relations.
Minnikhanov noted that despite difficult political situation, Tatarstan-Hungary relations have constructive character. Russian President Vladimir Putin visited Hungary in February.
In 2015, Hungarian Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade Péter Szijjártó, and Minister of Agriculture Sándor Fazekas visited Tatarstan in 2015. Also, a session of Russia-Hungary intergovernmental commission on economic cooperation was held in Kazan in April.
Interim President of the republic Rustam Minnikhanov thanked leadership of Hungary for the decision to open Consulate General in Kazan.
Rustam Minnikhanov reminded that Tatarstan Government and Hungarian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade signed Agreement on realization of international and foreign economic relations.
During the trip to Kazan Viktor Orban will visit sports venues where FINA World Championship is being held, and FINA Masters competitions. On August 9, he will visit the Closing Ceremony of FINA World Championship 2015.