Vladimir Putin explains the choice of Kazan as the host city of the BRICS summit

Vladimir Putin explains the choice of Kazan as the host city of the BRICS summit

<p> The choice of Kazan as a host city of the BRICS summit is associated with the high level of development of the city and Tatarstan. This was stated by Russian President Vladimir Putin during a press conference. </p> <p> “Tatarstan is developing well, and Kazan is one of the best examples of such development. Both the former President and the current one Minnikhanov have been doing good work, and we can see the results. I remember when I visited Kazan with Mr Mintimer Shaimiev, we went to people's homes. Do you know what pleased me then? You could hardly call them houses – they were actually dugouts. It was in the early 2000s. Dugouts in the full sense of the word. But they were so clean, we went into the house – it was clean, everything was tidy. I still have this feeling of respect for people who lived in such modest conditions and kept everything at such a level, you know? That level of internal culture of the people is not what strikes you, but it inspires respect. I think that this is the reason for the confident development of Tatarstan, the capital of Tatarstan – Kazan, first of all.”- Vladimir Putin noted. </p> <p> The Russian leader pointed to the high level of infrastructure development in the capital of Tatarstan. </p> <p> “Kazan has held a number of major international events, both sporting and general political events. It is naturally becoming a center of attraction. Tatarstan is a multi-ethnic, multi-religious republic, relations between different faiths are properly arranged, a good example in principle for the whole country.” </p> <p> The BRICS summit will take place in Kazan in October 2024. </p>

2023-12-14T14:38:00+0300