Rustam Minnikhanov takes part in the 12th Congress of the Council of Municipalities of the Republic of Tatarstan

On December 21, at the Korston Entertainment Complex, speaking at the 12th congress of the Council of Municipalities of the republic, Tatarstan President Rustam Minnikhanov said that all the regional programmes focus on the systemic development of the territories, as well as ensuring equal accessibility of facilities and services to citizens, regardless of their place of residence.

The main task of the local governments is effectively manage social facilities and event activity, Minnikhanov said.

According to him, the successful implementation of the plans became possible due to the economic and industrial potential of the republic.

He continued that following the results of 2017, the gross regional product is expected to grow by about 3 per cent, the industrial production index by more than 2 per cent, the agricultural production to go up by more than 5 per cent. At the national level, Tatarstan ranks third in agriculture, fourth in investment in fixed assets, fifth in industrial production, and fifth in housing construction. In terms of GRP and construction, we take the 6th place, and the 8th position in terms of retail trade turnover, Minnikhanov said.

Minnikhanov noted that Tatarstan is the leader in terms of key indicators among regions of Volga Federal District.

Tatarstan President also noted that the republic will continue to implement the regional programmes in 2018.