Taliya Minullina, Chief Executive of the Tatarstan Investment Development Agency, addressed the leadership of the Group of Strategic Vision (GSV, Group) "Russia - Islamic World" during their meeting with OIC member states' ambassadors in Moscow. She spoke about the upcoming International Economic Forum "Russia - Islamic World: KazanForum," scheduled for May 14-19 in Tatarstan's capital.
Minullina recalled the last year forum, when it attracted 16,223 delegates from 80 countries and 86 regions of Russia, marking its first appearance as a federal forum. She noted that interest in the forum continues to grow, with registration ongoing through its official website.
The business and cultural program of the forthcoming forum is set to feature about 200 events, including the annual meeting of the GSV "Russia - Islamic World", three days of business sessions, 150 conferences, a UNESCO meeting, a KazanForum plenary session, a halal fair, an Islamic fashion show, and celebrations marking the next anniversary of official adoption of Islam by Volga Bulgaria. Additionally, the Forum of chambers of commerce and industry is planned, along with discussions on cooperation in culture and meetings of intergovernmental commissions between Russia and Qatar, Malaysia, and Azerbaijan.
This year, the forum will focus on halal and Islamic finance, as well as the development of transport corridors. Discussions will also cover the development of tourism, including medical tourism. A significant event will be the halal trade fair, where manufacturers can showcase and sell their products, providing an opportunity to establish cooperation chains.
Minullina emphasized the importance of these events in fostering cooperation and understanding between Russia and the Islamic world, highlighting the forum's role in promoting economic, cultural, and social exchanges.
GSV "Russia - Islamic World"
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