K. Massimov: Customs Union to strengthen Kazakhstan-Tatarstan trade-economic relations
ASTANA. August 25. KAZINFORM /Murat Zhakeyev/ Prime Minister Karim Massimov considers that the opportunities provided by the Customs Union today will let strengthen trade-economic relations of Kazakhstan and Tatarstan. He said it at the meeting with President of Tatarstan Rustam Minnikhanov in Astana.
"The opportunities provided by the Customs Union and the Russian Federation allow strengthening trade-economic relations between our countries since there are no barriers in customs clearance and other procedures. There are objective preconditions in oil processing, gas supply and engineering", Massimov said.
Besides, the Head of the Kazakh Government expressed hope that Tajikistan would remain a reliable strategic partner for Kazakhstan in future.
"Tatarstan is a strong industrial state in the Russian Federation. We are two brotherly nations, we have common culture, language and religion. I hope that Tatarstan will become a reliable strategic partner for our country", he concluded.