Vladimir Putin: The Islamic world can count in full measure on Russia’s support and assistance

On May 17, President of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putin sent his greeting telegram to participants of the third meeting of the  Strategic Vision Group "Russia – the Islamic World" and the ninth International Economic Summit "Russia – the Islamic World".

The President said, in particular, in his message:

"Today, many Muslim countries face serious challenges: escalating terrorism and militant extremism, a rapid increase in ethnic and sectarian tensions, and economic and social problems. The situation is particularly dramatic in Syria, where a bloody conflict has continued for several years now and swathes of territory are under the control of criminal groups that trample underfoot all moral norms and have effectively declared war on the entire civilised world.

I want to stress that the Islamic world can count in full measure on Russia’s support and assistance. We are ready to develop cooperation with our partners in counterterrorism and in looking for peaceful solutions to regional crises. I am sure that our joint efforts can achieve much to strengthen international security and stability, and build a fairer, democratic world order free of any forms of intolerance, discrimination and use of force.”

The third meeting of the Strategic Vision Group "Russia – the Islamic World was held in Grozny today. The main topic of discussion is the prospects for economic cooperation between Russia and Muslim states.

The  ninth International Economic Summit "Russia – the Islamic World" will take place in Kazan on May 18–20, 2017.