Tatarstan President meets Prime Minister of Uzbekistan Abdulla Aripov

On June 16, during his working visit to Tashkent, Tatarstan President Rustam Minnikhanov had a meeting with Prime Minister of Uzbekistan Abdulla Aripov.

Minnikhanov said that in April, on behalf of the Head of Uzbekistan Government, the khokims of Tashkent and the Tashkent region and the minister of housing and utility services visited Tatarstan. “It helped to exchange the experience on key areas of territorial development. These mutual visits of delegations help to get new practices and establish business contacts,” Tatarstan President emphasized.

“We are actively developing cooperation with Uzbekistan. Last year, due to the pandemic, the trade turnover decreased, we will increase it not in percentage, but many times,” Minnikhanov said.

“Relations between Russia and Uzbekistan are now experiencing an unprecedented growth. Under your leadership, Tatarstan is one of the most successful regions of the Russian Federation. I am sure this visit will further deepen our relations,” Uzbekistan Prime Minister said.