Iran Press/ Europe: According to Iran Press News Agency, the political, economic, religious, and cultural delegations of 85 countries, including the Islamic Republic of Iran, have participated in the summit in Kazan City.
The prestigious international meeting started with the reading of the message of Russian President Vladimir Putin by Rustam Minnikhanov, the head of Tatarstan.
The three-day event is expected to strengthen trade, economic, scientific, and technological cooperation, as well as social and cultural ties between Russia and the Islamic world.
At this year's summit, more than 7,200 political, economic, religious, and cultural officials and figures from 85 countries, as well as representatives of 84 provinces, republics, and regions of the Russian Federation, will discuss ways to develop and strengthen economic and cultural cooperation and the religious relationship between Russia and the Islamic world.
Secretary General of the World Forum for the Approximation of Islamic Religions Hamid Shahriari, Deputy Minister of Mining Industry and Trade and Head of Iran's Trade Promotion Organization (TPO) Alireza Peyman-Pak, Deputy Minister of Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts Ali Asghar Shalbafian, Deputy Ministers of the Ministry of Jihad Agriculture and National Standard Organization, heads of chambers of commerce, directors of companies Manufacturing, industrial, knowledge-based and economic activists are present in this year's summit.
A panel of experts will discuss Islamic finance, the halal industry, international cooperation, logistics, industry, sustainable development and environmental, social, and governance (ESG), IT technologies, innovation, and sanctions, as well as small and medium-sized businesses, education, sports, and medicine.
The event, which hosted about 6,000 delegates from 64 countries in 2022, will also feature the 'Russia Halal Expo' and 'Russia Halal Market' exhibitions, as well as the 'Modest Fashion Day' fashion show for conservative clothing.
The Iranian companies in the KazanForum exhibition, including companies producing food, detergent, and hygiene products, ... have a presence in the exhibition.
On the sidelines of the meeting, more than 200 specialized meetings will be held with the presence of economic officials, company managers, heads of chambers of commerce, and entrepreneurs.
Representatives from international organizations, public and financial institutions, embassy officials, lawmakers, investors, and businesspeople will also attend the forum, which offers participants in the business community the opportunity to find trade, financial and technological partners, expand into new markets and attract new investments.
In a statement issued to mark the event, Russian President Vladimir Putin pledged to strengthen ties between Moscow and Muslim countries through interregional and interstate collaboration.
'The Islamic world is actively developing and has important accomplishments in trade, finance, innovations and applied scientific research. Russia is open to extensive business and cultural cooperation with Muslim countries,' the Russian leader said, adding that the Russian Muslim community would 'play an important role in expanding international contacts.'
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