Minnikhanov took part in the meeting of the Russian-Malian commission in Kazan.

      The President of Tatarstan, Rustam Minnikhanov, participated in the second meeting of the intergovernmental Russian-Malian commission on trade, economic, and scientific-technical cooperation. The event took place at the Kazan City Hall. The meeting was opened by the Minister of Energy of the Russian Federation, the chairman of the Russian part of the commission, Sergey Tsivilev. He stated that the parties are set for further active work. The significance of this cooperation is important not only for Russia and Mali but also for the countries of the Sahel alliance and other Central African nations. Tsivilev welcomed the intention to strengthen reliable and privileged relations with Moscow. He emphasized that the arrival of the Malian delegation in Russia is a sign of high trust, friendship, and a desire to develop relations.

      Minnikhanov also addressed the participants with a welcoming speech. He expressed confidence that the meeting would be productive. The President of Tatarstan noted that trade and economic interaction with Mali is at an initial stage. Russian helicopters, cars, and other industrial products are well known in Africa. In his opinion, there are great prospects in machine engineering, processing industry, agriculture, and innovation.

      Minnikhanov briefly spoke about working with Islamic countries. He reminded that the republic is currently promoting Islamic banking and the production of halal products. For specialists from Mali, "Enerprom," Kazan DigitalWeek, and the oil and gas chemical forum, which are held in Kazan, may also be of interest.

      At the end of the meeting, the final protocol of the second meeting of the Russian-Malian commission was signed. Photo: press service of the President of Tatarstan.