Today, the Rais (Head) of the republic of Tatarstan, Rustam Minnikhanov,
and the Mayor of Kazan, Ilsur Metshin, held a meeting with President of
Tajikistan Emomali Rahmon, who had arrived in Kazan to attend the summit
meeting in the outreach/BRICS + format.
During their discussion, the President of Tajikistan emphasized the
significance of Kazan as the host venue for the BRICS summit and acknowledged
its special status.
The parties discussed key areas of
cooperation. Rustam Minnikhanov, addressing Emomali Rahmon, said: «Tatarstan is
interested in expanding its presence in the market of your country».
According to the President of Tajikistan,
regional cooperation remains a priority in his country. The share of Tatarstan
in the overall trade between the two states is $50 million. «This figure needs to be increased», – he
believes.