Rustam Minnikhanov: We will use mechanisms of Russia-Islamic World Strategic Vision Group for cooperation with Islamic world

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.

Rustam Minnikhanov said that cooperation with the Islamic world is an important part of foreign economic activity of Russia and Russian President Vladimir Putin places special emphasis to it. He reminded that for 10 years Russia has had the observer status in OIC. Today our multi-ethnic country should be integrated in the Islamic world, and maintain its positions considering the current situation.

Rustam Minnikhanov also told about Kazansummit that will be held on June 15-16, 2015 in Kazan.