Rustem Khamitov has made his Annual Address to the State Assembly - Kurultay of Bashkortostan

UFA, 26 November 2015. /Bashinform News Agency, Alexander Smirnov/. On November 26, the Head of Bashkortostan Rustem Khamitov delivered his Annual Address at the 24th session of the State Assembly - Kurultay of the fifth convocation of the republic.

“Five years ago, speaking from this podium to the deputies of Parliament, I have outlined the main priorities of our new government, namely the work to the benefit of people, transparency and justice of authorities, aiming at improving the quality of life of citizens of our republic,” said Rustem Khamitov. “Over the years, you and I have managed to do a lot. The republic has successfully conducted important reforms in many areas. Systematic measures were taken to strengthen the economic and financial framework for the implementation of effective social policies, to attract investors, partners from other regions and countries.”

The Head of the Republic noted the importance of the SCO and BRICS Summits past in Ufa.

“Serious and diversified work on the Summits holding enabled us to get new knowledge and competencies, gain useful experience in organizing major events. All this made us stronger and more confident”, the Head of the Region marked. “Now we need to move on. The basic concepts of Bashkortostan Development Strategy until 2030 envisage continuation of the commitment to modernization, taking into account more difficult economic conditions than in the zero years.”

In his Address Rustem Khamitov also outlined the priorities for national authorities on building innovative economy, strengthening of human capital and ensuring a decent standard of living.

Full Transcript of Rustem Khamitov’s Address is available on the official website of the Head of the Republic.