On March 1, Turkish Prime Minister Binali Yildirim congratulated Tatarstan President Rustam Minnikhanov on his 60th anniversary.
"Mr President! I congratulate you on your birthday and wish you good health and long life.
The Republic of Turkey and the Republic of Tatarstan have special relationship. I am pleased to state that our close brotherly relations have positive effect on cooperation between Turkey and Russia.
Taking this opportunity, I wish you and fraternal people of Tatarstan well-being and prosperity."