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Deputy Prime Minister Marat Khusnullin took part in a meeting of the leadership of the strategic vision group “Russia – Islamic World” with ambassadors of the member states of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation. The meeting was also attended by Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, Rais of the Republic of Tatarstan, Chairman of the group Rustam Minnikhanov.
In his welcoming address, Marat Khusnullin noted Russia’s continued readiness to act as a reliable partner for Islamic states. He also emphasized that the current situation creates additional opportunities for strengthening such relations.
“In accordance with the priorities of Russia’s foreign policy outlined by President Vladimir Vladimirovich Putin, cooperation with Muslim countries has reached the level of strategic partnership. Today, we see how this cooperation, based on mutual respect and common interests, covers a wide range of areas and demonstrates impressive development dynamics. Significant economic growth is confirmed by figures: over the past four years, Russia’s trade turnover with the states of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation has increased by 44% and amounted to $163 billion by the end of 2024. Also, a key factor in strengthening cooperation has been the development of the North-South and West-East transport corridors, which are capable of radically changing global logistics,” said Marat Khusnullin.
Over the past 15 years, the Russia-Islamic World Strategic Vision Group has made a significant contribution to the development of international cooperation, actively promoting dialogue and mutual understanding between states. Last year, major events were successfully implemented, including the annual meeting of the group and the International Economic Forum Russia-Islamic World: KazanForum.
Marat Khusnullin also reminded that the next forum “Russia – Islamic World: KazanForum” will be held from May 13 to 18. The business program includes discussions of Islamic finance, partnership banking, the halal industry, cooperation in construction, youth diplomacy, export development, entrepreneurship and investment.
Rais Tatarstan, Chairman of the Group Rustam Minnikhanov thanked all foreign and Russian colleagues for their contribution to the activities of the strategic vision group “Russia – Islamic World”.
“Expanding cooperation with Muslim countries is one of the priority areas of Russian foreign policy. Today, such cooperation is of particular importance. I invite everyone to the International Economic Forum “Russia – Islamic World: KazanForum”, which will be held in May. A rich business program has been formed for the forum. The topic of the plenary session is “Digitalization: New Reality and Opportunities for Expanding Cooperation”. The annual meeting of the strategic vision group “Russia – Islamic World” is also scheduled for May 15–16. Its topic is “Experience of Russia and Islamic countries in the field of youth policy: common challenges and joint actions”. Today, about 70% of the population of the Islamic world is young people. Our duty is to instill in the younger generation a careful attitude towards their history and culture. To this end, the next meeting of the strategic vision group “Russia – Islamic World” will be devoted to youth policy,” Rustam Minnikhanov added.
The Russia – Islamic World Strategic Vision Group was created in 2006, after Russia received observer status in the Organization of Islamic Cooperation. The group has become an important platform for dialogue between Russia and the Islamic world, where current issues of international relations, the situation in the Near and Middle East, as well as the complex of relations between Russia and the states of the Islamic East are discussed.
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