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On June 11, at the opening of the first session of Russia-Islamic World Strategic Vision Group in Moscow (President Hotel), Interim President of the Republic of Tatarstan Rustam Minnikhanov said that cooperation with the Islamic world has always been one of the most important parts of Russian foreign policy.

On June 11, at their meeting in Moscow during the session of Russia-Islamic World Strategic Vision Group, Interim President of the Republic of Tatarstan Rustam Minnikhanov and Secretary General of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation Iyad Madani discussed further cooperation in Islamic banking and finances, education and organization of hajj.

On June 11, Interim President of the Republic of Tatarstan Rustam Minnikhanov arrived in Moscow to take part in events of Russia-Islamic World Strategic Vision Group (President Hotel).

On June 10, at his meeting with Chairman of Permanent committee of the National People's Congress (NPC) of the People's Republic of China (Parliament of the People's Republic of China) Zhang Dejiang at the Kazan Kremlin, Interim President of the Republic of Tatarstan Rustam Minnikhanov said that Tatarstan appreciates high level of relations with China and expansion of contacts, strengthening of friendship and cooperation between Russia and China are very important for the republic. He characterized Russia-China relations as comprehensive strategic partnership.

On June 10, delegation of Chinese Parliament accompanied by Interim President of the Republic of Tatarstan Rustam Minnikhanov attended the 8th session of Tatarstan State Council.

On June 10, during their official visit to the Republic of Tatarstan, members of Chinese delegation led by Chairman of Permanent committee of the National People's Congress (NPC) of the People's Republic of China Zhang Dejiang visited Kazan helicopters plant.

On June 9, Chairman of Permanent committee of the National People's Congress (NPC) of the People's Republic of China Zhang Dejiang, who arrived on a working visit in Kazan, was met by Interim President of the Republic of Tatarstan Rustam Minnikhanov and Chairman of Tatarstan State Council Farid Mukhametshin at Kazan international airport.

On June 9, a meeting of Chairman of Russian Government Dmitry Medvedev with Interim President of the Republic of Tatarstan Rustam Minnikhanov was held at A.S.Popov technopark in the innovative satellite city “Innopolis”.