President of Turkey Recep Tayyip Erdoğan congratulates State Counsellor of the Republic of Tatarstan Mintimer Shaimiev on his 80th anniversary

On January 20, President of Turkey Recep Tayyip Erdoğan congratulated State Counsellor of the Republic of Tatarstan Mintimer Shaimiev on his 80th anniversary.

“I congratulate you on the 80th anniversary and wish that every new year brings you health, happiness and wellbeing. You are a respected and dear person to us and I support your work aimed at strengthening of relations between Turkey and Tatarstan, Turkey and Russia.

We always remember your contribution to strengthening of our close cooperation that started in the period of your leadership. The profound and friendly relations between Turkey and Tatarstan show a good example to everyone. I am sure that we will reach higher heights. I wish you all the best, health, wellbeing and happiness.”