Rustam Minnikhanov met with Air force and defence commander of United Arab Emirates Mohhammed Suveidan al-Kamzi
9 June 2011, Thursday
“Tatarstan as one of Russian regions is the most active region in issues of cooperation with the whole Islamic world and Arab states of Persian Gulf in particular”, - President of Tatarstan Rustam Minnikhanov said at a meeting with delegation of United Arab Emirates led by Air force and defence commander Mohhammed Suveidan al-Kamzi.
The meeting took place in House of RT government.
We remind that delegation of United Arab Emirates led by Air force and defence commander Mohhammed Suveidan al-Kamzi is on working trip in Kazan on June 7-9 to take part in the 5th plenary session of joint Russian-Emirates interdepartmental commission on military-technical cooperation. The session was held on June 8 in GTRK “Korston” (Kazan).
Today guests visited production workshop of Kazan helicopters plant and Kazan optical-mechanical plant. Trip to FGUP “Sergo plant” (Zelenodolsk) is planned for the second part of day.
Welcoming guests Rustam Minnikhanov noted that good relations had established between Tatarstan and United Arab Emirates. He reminded that on May 9-10 by the invitation of Minister of foreign trade of United Arab Emirates sheikha Lubna bint Khalid al-Kasimi Tatarstan delegation took part in annual investment forum in Dubai.
Now Tatarstan is also expecting delegation from United Arab Emirates for participation in III international summit of Islamic business and finances Kazansummit (June 20-21).
Air force and defence commander of United Arab Emirates Mohhammed Suveidan al-Kamzi thanked President of Tatarstan for reception and organization of the 5th plenary session of joint Russian-Emirates interdepartmental commission on military-technical cooperation on a high level and opportunity to get acquainted with military-technical production of republican industrial enterprises.
On 20 December, speaking at a meeting held by the Rais (Head) of Tatarstan Rustam Minnikhanov in the Government House of the republic with participation of the regional Prime Minister Aleksey Pesoshin and all municipalities taking part in it via videoconference, the First Deputy Minister of Construction, Architecture and House Utilities Sector of the republic Damir Shaydullin informed that huge work in capital overhaul of 713 social and cultural facilities have been completed in the republic with the total cost of work of 15bn rubles.
On 20 December, in his address on the occasion of the Russian Security Bodies Officers Day, Tatarstan Prime Minister Aleksey Pesoshin congratulated employees and old stagers of the service with their professional holiday and wrote: “
Throughout the history of our state, security agencies have stood guard over national interests of Russia and protected the sovereignty and territorial integrity of the country. Your high professionalism, courage and dedication to duty are a reliable shield against external and internal threats.
On 15 December, speaking at a meeting of the competition committee of the regional public competition “The Manager of the Year” about its results in 2025, Tatarstan Prime Minister Aleksey Pesoshin said that the list of 155 participants (nominees), who are heads of enterprises and organizations from various industries and sectors of the economy, for the competition was formed based on recommendations from regional ministries and departments, city and district municipalities, employers' associations and the Federation of Trade Unions of the republic.
On 6 December speaking at a regional meeting held by the Rais (Head) of Tatarstan Rustam Minnikhanov in the Government House of the republic with all municipalities taking part in it via videoconference, the regional Minister of Construction, Architecture and Housing Utilities Sector Marat Ayzatullin reported about progress in implementation of the of multi-apartment houses capital overhaul programme.