Mongi Bousnina: "Tatarstan is an example of the world we should live in"

On November 17, RT President Mintimer Shaimiev met with Director General of the Arab League Educational, Cultural and Scientific Organisation (ALECSO) Mr. Mongi Bousnina. Mr. Mongi Bousnina arrived in the capital of Tatarstan to take part in the celebrations of the 200th Anniversary of Kazan State University.

He said that the meeting “made it possible to congratulate the President of Tatarstan on the occasion of the 200 Anniversary of Kazan University and the 1000th Anniversary of Kazan”.

The day before, ALECSO Director General attended the International scientific conference «Russian and European space of higher education: general Bologna strategies and regional practices». He also met with RT Minister of Education and Science Mr. Rais Shailhelislamov and Minister of Culture Mr. Ildus Tarkhanov.

Talking about his impressions of visiting Tatarstan, Mr. Mongi Bousnina emphasised: «As a representative of the Arab League, I think that Tatarstan is a model of the modern world: the world open, the world where various religions and ethnic groups coexist". He also said: «I can say that Tatarstan represents an example of the world we should live in, and there must be many republics like Tatarstan where religions and ethnic groups peacefully coexist. On this ground, I hope we shall develop cooperation between Tatarstan and the organisation I represent».