Mintimer Shaimiev meets with Askhat Nuskabai

Tatarstan State Counselor Mintimer Shaimiev has met with Consul General of Kazakhstan Republic in Kazan Askhat Nuskabai. The decision about opening of Consulate General of Kazakhstan Republic in Kazan was made last year. Askhat Zharlykasynovich Nuskabai was appointed Consul General.

Mintimer Shaimiev congratulated Kazakhstan diplomat on taking the new office and wished good luck. He continued that opening of Consulate General of Kazakhstan Republic in Kazan favoured continuation of cooperation between Tatarstan and Kazakhstan and consolidation of friendly relations between Russia and Kazakhstan.

During the meeting Tatarstan State Counselor and Consul General of Kazakhstan Republic in Kazan discussed preservation of Tatar and Kazakh languages, expansion of contacts in cultural, educational and tourism spheres.

Askhat Nuskabai thanked Mintimer Shaimiev for warm reception and atmosphere of mutual understanding and respect created by republican leadership in relations between Tatarstan and Kazakhstan.