Nursultan Nazarbayev in his message of congratulations to Rustam Minnikhanov: Tatarstan is one of the most important economic partners of Kazakhstan among Russian regions

On March 1, President of Kazakhstan Nursultan Nazarbayev congratulated President of Tatarstan Rustam Minnikhanov on his 60th birthday.

"Dear Rustam Nurgalievich!

Please accept my sincere congratulations and best wishes on the occasion of your 60th anniversary.

I am convinced that your vast life experience and professionalism will continue to serve for the benefit of peoples of Tatarstan for many years to come.

Relations between our two brotherly peoples have been actively developing and strengthening with your direct involvement.

Largely thanks to your efforts, Tatarstan today is one of the most important economic partners of Kazakhstan among Russian regions.

Taking this opportunity, I wish you, dear Rustam Nurgalievich, good health, happiness and success in your state activity. "