Rustam Minnikhanov speaks at VI All-Russia forum of Tatar religious figures in Kazan

On June 13, at a plenary session of VI All-Russia forum of Tatar religious figures “National identity and religion” in Kazan, Interim President of the Republic of Tatarstan Rustam Minnikhanov said that Islamic world is experiencing hard times that can be overcome by joint efforts.

Tatarstan Mufti Kamil Samigullin, Chairman of The Russian Council of Muftis Ravil Gainutdin, Chairman of the Central Muslim Spiritual Board Talgat Tadzhutdin, rector of Russian Islamic Institute Rafik Mukhametshin , and others took part in the event.

Rustam Minnikhanov welcomed the guests and said that holding the forum of Tatar religious figures before holiday “Izge Bolgar zhyeny” has become a good tradition. He said that Muslims from 63 Russian regions came to Kazan to take part in the forum.

Minnikhanov thanked participants of the event and noted that everyone makes invaluable contribution to maintenance of inter-confessional and inter-religious consent in Russia.

“Today Islamic world is experiencing hard times, and international terrorist threats are the main problem in Russia and other countries. We can overcome these hardships only by joint efforts,” Minnikhanov said. He informed that he headed Russia-Islamic World Strategic Vision Group by the order of Russian President Vladimir Putin, and all ideas discussed at the forum would be considered by the group later on.

Minnikhanov wished participants of the event productive work and invited them to the event “Izge Bolgar zhyeny” on June 14.