On August 30, President of Turkey Recep Tayyip Erdoğan congratulated Tatarstan President Rustam Minnikhanov and all citizens of Tatarstan on the Republic Day.
“I sincerely congratulate you and the fraternal people of Tatarstan on the Republic Day,” the text of the congratulatory telegram sent to the Kazan Kremlin says.”Our cooperation, based on long-standing historical and strong fraternal ties, is an important component of Turkish-Russian relations. Taking this opportunity, I would like to express my confidence that our cooperation, especially in the field of economy and culture, will continue to develop. I wish you and the fraternal people of Tatarstan well-being and prosperity. ”