Ildar Khalikov meets with delegation of Islamic Republic Iran

On July,7 RT Acting President - Premier Ildar Khalikov met with delegation of Islamic Republic Iran led by Chief of organization for hajj affairs Said Ali Gaziastar in Kazan. The meeting took place in House of RT Government.

Delegation of Islamic Republic Iran in Kazan took part in III International conference on hajj “Hajj is a unity of Muslims. The past and the future. Integrated approaches”. The conference is aimed at development of the system on hajj organization for Russian Muslims, CIS countries and Balkan region and finding joint solutions of incipient problems at various stages of hajj organization.

Opening the event Ildar Khalikov welcomed members of delegation on behalf of RT President, State Council and republican Government. Premier stressed that Tatarstan authorities appreciate cooperation with Iran. “We appreciate that our relations are long-lasting and lately have become more dynamic due to efforts of consulate and embassy. I am sure your visit and conference will favor increasing the number of contacts between Tatarstan and Iran”, - Ildar Khalikov stated.

Head of Tatarstan expressed gratitude towards Islamic Republic Iran for cooperation with RT educational institutions and regular participation of Iran in International festival of Muslim cinema. Ildar Khalikov separately thanked Iran Government for gifted carpets for Kul Sharif Mosque.

“Thanks you for the visit to republic and participation in the conference”, - Ildar Khalikov addressed members of delegation.

Chief of organization for hajj affairs Said Ali Gaziastar in his turn thanked Tatarstan authorities for assistance in conference organization. He emphasized republican achievements in the sphere of inter-religious relations and dynamic economic development of Tatarstan Republic. “Your prosperity is a pride for Muslims all over the world”, - Said Ali Gaziastar addressed Ildar Khalikov.

Chief of Iran organization for hajj affairs made some proposals regarding development of cooperation between Islamic Republic and Tatarstan. Said Ali Gaziastar believes that Iranian specialist could translate memoirs of leading religious figures into Russian and present them in Tatarstan. Tatarstan clergy could be educated in Iran as well.

Ildar Khalikov supported the proposals of Iranian delegation. “Our approaches to establishing relations with other religions and Muslims are similar. We and our Religious Board of Muslims will adopt your experience with great pleasure”, - Head of Tatarstan Government said.