The Relationship between Konya and Tatarstan Strengthening

Tatarstan Republic President Rustam Minnikhanov and a delegation consisting of ministers visited Uğur Ibrahim Altay, the Mayor of Konya Metropolitan Municipality.

During the visit, attention was drawn to the importance of strengthening the relationship between Konya and Tatarstan cities. Mayor Altay emphasized that Konya has undertaken an important mission to promote Turkish municipal governance worldwide. He stated that with this visit, the longstanding deep-rooted relations between the two cities will be further strengthened.

Tatarstan Republic President Minnikhanov stated, "I know that you are a very successful mayor. We are aware of the great work you have done both in terms of urban development and municipal governance on a global scale. The main purpose of our visit is to further enhance the relations between our cities."

Expressing his satisfaction with the visit, Mayor Altay stated, "This visit will mark the beginning of a new era between Konya and Tatarstan. We have longstanding relations from the past, and we aim to further strengthen them, hopefully through trade as well."

Tatarstan Republic President Minnikhanov also expressed that Konya's history is much greater than one might think and made the following remarks:

"You pay great attention to your history and preserve your traditions. This is a significant and valuable richness. I congratulate you for preserving it. I know that you are a very successful mayor. We are aware of the great work you have done both in terms of urban development and municipal governance on a global scale. The activities of the international organizations you preside over are also very important. You provide great support to our municipalities in this regard. The main purpose of our visit is to further enhance the relations between our cities."

President Minnikhanov, after examining the Konya Digital Promotion Center located in the Stone Building and receiving information from Mayor Altay, signed the Metropolitan Municipality's Honorary Book.