Tatarstan seeking promotion of ties with Iran

He made the remarks in a meeting with the head of the Iranian Consulate General Office in Kazan Ali Beman Eqbali.

He said he has issued firm orders to different sectors in his country to make necessary planning for promoting ties with Iran especially in economic areas on Wednesday.

The prime minister stressed the importance Kazan attaches to enhancing cultural and scientific cooperation with Iran and said he has asked universities, research centers and sports and tourism organizations to plan for exchange of experiences and delegations with Iran.

The Iranian official extended the invitation of the Governor General of Razavi Khorasan province to the Tatar official to visit the province.

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