Rustam Minnikhanov: “If we do not support rural areas, we will lose our foundation”

On October 7, a solemn reception on behalf of Tatarstan President on the occasion of the Day of agriculture and processing industry workers was held in Kazan.

Best workers and managers of agricultural enterprises and businesses, ministries and agencies of the Republic of Tatarstan, and State Counsellor Mintimer Shaimiev took part in the event.

Rustam Minnikhanov congratulated everyone on coming holiday and noted that the beginning of the year was not easy for agricultural industry. “Allah helped us, and hard work of agricultural workers helped us providing the republic with grain and vegetables. Our results in meat, milk, and beetroot production are quite good,” Rustam Minnikhanov said.

Tatarstan President expressed special gratitude to veterans of the industry, who stood at the origins of formation of the powerful agricultural industry.

Rustam Minnikhanov continued that current geopolitical situation and sanctions against Russia should be the competitive advantage for domestic agricultural market.

“Villagers make up the foundation of our state. If we do not support rural areas, we will lose it,” Rustam Minnikhanov said. He also noted that main federal and regional programmes implemented in Tatarstan are aimed at supporting rural areas.

“Regional leadership has always supported agricultural industry,” the President added.

Also, Rustam Minnikhanov handed awards to best workers of agricultural industry.