Deputy Prime Minister of the Russian Federation Marat Khusnullin, who heads the organizing committee of KazanForum – 2025, spoke at the plenary session of the Group of Strategic Vision “Russia – Islamic World”.
“Developing ties with the Islamic world is a priority of our foreign policy,” Khusnullin stated. He emphasized the Group’s key role in strengthening partnerships and noted, “Islam, along with other traditional religions, shapes the spiritual values of our society.”
Khusnullin highlighted the long-standing contribution of Russian Muslims to the country’s development, including their role in achieving victory during the Great Patriotic War. Today, he added, Muslims, like representatives of other faiths, show resilience in the course of the special military operation.
“Economic cooperation is also growing dynamically: over the past five years, trade turnover with Islamic countries has doubled, and tourist flow has increased 2.5 times, reaching 19 million people in 2024,” Khusnullin said.
GSV "Russia - Islamic World"
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