Rustam Minnikhanov: We are eager to strengthen relations with Iran in economic sector

President of Tatarstan Republic Rustam Minnikhanov met with Consul-general of Islamic Republic Iran in Kazan Reza Bagban Kondori. The meeting was dedicated to completion of work of Consul-general in Tatarstan Republic in connection with transfer to another job.

Opening the event, Rustam Minnikhanov congratulated Reza Bagban Kondori on national holiday – Day of Islamic revolution that is celebrated on February,11. He thanked Mr Consul for fruitful work.

RT President reminded that today there are strong relations between Tatarstan and Iran in cultural sphere, educational programs. In particular, Iran intensively participates in festival of Muslim cinema that is held in Kazan. By words of Rustam Minnikhanov, there is a great desire to consolidate relations in economic sector. He wished Reza Bagban Kondori successful career and expressed hope that Consul general would be the same active, sociable and friendly towards Tatarstan Republic.

Reza Bagban Kondori in his turn thanked Rustam Minnikhanov for the meeting. He stressed that for 3,5 years of staying in Kazan he has noticed that Tatarstan and Iran have common historical and cultural background. This presents an opportunity to enter new level of economic relations. In particular, he informed that contacts are already established between Kazan motor building production association and three large Iran enterprises.

Reza Bagban Kondori reminded that as a result of meeting with Governor of province Eastern Azerbaijan (with participation of Aide to RT President Iskander Muflikhanov) works on organizing and holding special exhibition of three Iran provinces in Kazan have been started. It is planned to be held in June 2011.

Reza Bagban Kondori invited Rustam Minnikhanov to visit Iran approximately in the first half of 2011.