On November 7, 2025, a meeting was convened at the initiative of the Secretariat of the Group of Strategic Vision "Russia – Islamic World" (hereinafter referred to as the Group or GSV RIW) to discuss the launch of the International Investment Platform (IIP) for Partnership Financing. The meeting focused on the program model, partner integration, and interaction protocols.
The event was attended by Marat Gatin, Assistant to the Rais of Tatarstan and Deputy Chairman of the GSV RIW; Roman Amirkhanov, Deputy Minister of Economy of the Republic of Tatarstan; Marina Epifantseva, Deputy Head of the Investment Development Agency of the Republic of Tatarstan; and representatives of business circles working in Tatarstan in the field of partner financing and providing services through Islamic banking instruments.
Marat Gatin emphasized the untapped potential for cooperation with the Arab and Islamic world, noting the limited volume of current investments. He proposed the exploration of creating an appropriate IIP as a potential solution.
Marat Hafizov, founder of the Universal Blockchain IT Corporation, presented the program model, which was the culmination of a year and a half of collaboration with the Central Bank of Russia. He highlighted the platform's compliance with Russian and international standards, including European and Islamic regulations.
Islam Akhmedshin, CEO of Halal Card, discussed the creation of an ecosystem for mosques, businesses, and investors. For mosques, this entails digitization and new revenue streams, while businesses benefit from financial assistance and scaling opportunities.
Ilnur Sadrtdinov, Director of Ijara-Leasing, observed a trend towards simplifying financial models. He noted that consumers are favoring "unnecessary movements," affirming the principle of "the simpler the better."
Renat Edikhanov, Chairman of the Management Board of As-Salam, identified regulatory barriers and settlement risks as key obstacles for foreign investors. He suggested that the existing set of products is insufficient to address these challenges and proposed the development of infrastructure and the lifting of restrictions as solutions. Yedikhanov estimated that the implementation of the MIP concept would require 1-2 years.
Following the meeting, a proposal was made to pool efforts within the IIP ecosystem to jointly develop this instrument.
GSV "Russia - Islamic World"