On June 16, at the Kazan Arena Stadium, Tatarstan President Rustam Minnikhanov held a number of working meetings before the match between France and Australia.
In particular, Minnikhanov had a meeting with Ambassador of Australia to Russia Peter Martin Tesch.
Then, Minnikhanov welcomed the French Sports Minister Laura Flessel in Tatarstan and held talks with her.
Tatarstan President also met the Secretary of Sports of Uruguay Fernando Cáceres.
Moreover, Minnikhanov met the President of the International University Sports Federation (FISU) Oleg Matytsin.