Today,Rustam Minnikhanov, who won the elections on September 13, 2015, assumed office of the President of the Republic of Tatarstan.
The ceremony of inauguration took place at Salikh Saidashev Big Concert Hall.
Russian President Vladimir Putin has sent a congratulatory message to Tatarstan President.
The inauguration ceremony was attended by over 700 people representing federal authorities, governments of foreign states, heads of subjects of the Federation, members of the Government of Tatarstan, federal and regional deputies and other honorable guests.
Rustam Minnikhanov said the text of the oath: “I solemnly swear to faithfully serve the people of Republic of Tatarstan, to protect the civil rights and liberties and Tatarstan’s state sovereignty; to observe the Russian Federation’s Constitution, Republic of Tatarstan’s Constitution and Tatarstan laws; to conscientiously fulfil the President of Tatarstan duties imposed on me”.
The ceremony was attended by Tatarstan Investment Development Agency Acting Chief Executive Taliya Minullina.
"The people of the Republic voted for Minnikhanov’s Tatarstan.
This is the space of growth and success, constant development, investment hospitality, timely responses to the challenges, high social standards and confidence in the future.
The favorable investment climate, global brands in our market - is largely personal merit of Rustam Minnikhanov. I am sure that ин the intensity of meetings with investors Mr. Minnikhanov does better than anyone else.
His dynamism charges the first negotiations, personal involvement demonstrates the reliability of the state guarantees, and the speed of decision-making impresses guests of the republic. In many ways, the direct participation of the first person made possible the growth of foreign investments.
Over the past 5 years we have opened production of such companies as Ford Sollers, Rockwool, Kierkert, Kastamonu, Interskol, have held world events, including the Universiade-2013. All this is certainly a positive impact on infrastructure development and the growth of investment attractiveness, and ultimately on improve of the quality of life of Tatarstan citizens", - said TIDA Acting Chief Executive.
TIDA Press Service