Marat Khusnullin takes part in the Russia – Islamic World Strategic Vision Group meeting
Marat Khusnullin takes part in the Russia – Islamic World Strategic Vision Group meeting
Marat Khusnullin takes part in the Russia – Islamic World Strategic Vision Group meeting
Speaker of the People’s Council of Turkmenistan (Halk Maslahaty) Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedow at the Russia – Islamic World Strategic Vision Group meeting
Marat Khusnullin during a meeting with Chair of the Spiritual Administration of Muslims of Russia, Mufti Sheikh Ravil Gaynutdin
Chair of the Spiritual Administration of Muslims of Russia, Mufti Sheikh Ravil Gaynutdin
Marat Khusnullin takes part in the Russia – Islamic World Strategic Vision Group meeting
Russia – Islamic World Strategic Vision Group held its annual meeting as part of Russia – Islamic World: KazanForum international economic forum. Deputy Prime Minister Marat Khusnullin addressed the event.
The Deputy Prime Minister started by reading out a message of greetings on behalf of President of Russia Vladimir Putin: “Russia treasures its traditionally friendly ties with the Muslim countries and would like to praise them for their commitment to an independent foreign policy and their aspiration to playing a bigger role in international affairs. Together, we have been calling for the emergence of a democratic multipolar world order based on the rule of law and principles of justice, free from any oppression or discrimination. It goes without saying that we are committed to expanding our mutually beneficial cooperation across all domains, from trade and investment to sports and tourism. We attach great importance to the annual meeting of the Russia – Islamic World Strategic Vision Group, and the fact that representatives of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation are taking part in this event. It is essential that we inject greater momentum in Russia’s interactions with this prominent international institution when dealing with issues on the regional and global agendas. I am certain that this will be a meaningful and constructive forum, as it always is, and that it takes place in the spirit of openness and trust helping further strengthen friendship and creative partnerships between our countries and their people.”
Marat Khusnullin went on to talk about the importance of Russia’s interaction with the Islamic world and thanked the meeting participants for forging fruitful and friendly ties in the present-day environment.
“Russia’s foreign policy priorities include promoting cooperation with Muslim countries. Today, this cooperation has evolved into a strategic partnership and it has been steadily picking up steam, which is in part due to the proactive efforts by the strategic vision group. I strongly believe that the work carried out by the strategic vision group as it expands its operations will serve as a major step towards strengthening economic and humanitarian cooperation. I hope that by closing our ranks and standing shoulder to shoulder, we will further strengthen mutual understanding between our countries. Together, we can overcome all the challenges we face and achieve prosperity for our countries and their people,” Marat Khusnullin pointed out.
Head of the Republic of Tatarstan Rustam Minnikhanov took the floor to say that the group has been playing an increasingly important role lately. “It now offers a solid foundation for Russia’s relations with the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation and serves as an instrument for reinforcing our friendship, mutual understanding and trust. In addition to this, the group is uniquely positioned to promote inter-faith dialogue at a global scale and focuses on defending traditional spiritual and moral values through a direct dialogue between the Russian Orthodox Church and the Islamic World. We are grateful to Vladimir Putin for his constant attention and supporting our group,” Rustam Minnikhanov said.
