Vladimir Putin

President of the Russian Federation

We are intending to work actively with authorities of the Arabic countries, in order to restore our economic positions... I see real premises for keeping by Russia its leading positions in Middle East arena, where we always had many friends.

Dmitry Medvedev

Prime-Minister of the Russian Federation

Our new strategy in Asia is a natural development of events and thoughtful response to the changing conditions of economic development.

Rustam Minnikhanov

President of Tatarstan

International economic summit of Russia and OIC countries aims to show openness and readiness of Russia to dialogue within the development of cooperation in the spheres of trade, foreign direct investment and discussion of Islamic financial system functioning issues.

H.E. Sergey Lavrov

Foreign Minister of Russia

For the ninth time there was a success of the KazanSummit, caused considerable interest of the business community and investors from Islamic states. Intensified parliamentary component of our contacts with Islamic world.

Yousef bin Ahmad Al-Othaimeen

Secretary General of Organization of Islamic Cooperation

KazanSummit has always showcased the innovative and contemporary ideas in the area of Islamic Finance and Banking services, harmonization of Halal Food standards and certificates, and youth and women empowerment in the social sector. It is my sincere hope that these new engagement with the Republic of Tatarstan and the entire Russian Federation will create a new vista in our very fruitful relations for the benefit of our peoples.

Ekmeleddin Ihsanoğlu

Ex-Secretary General of the OIC

The summit testifies a determination to create a strong platform for economic cooperation between Russia and the Muslim world.

H.E. Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad

Ex-prime minister of Malaysia

Tatarstan shows high investment opportunities due to political stability and respect for the equal rights of all ethnic groups.

H.E. Dr. Ahmad Mohamed Ali

Ex-president of the Islamic Development Bank

Thanks to the summit, new relations develop between businessmen of Tatarstan and our countries.

Elvira Nabiullina

Head of Central Bank of Russia

We have all opportunities to attract investment. Russia is comprised of 140 million people with high levels of consumption and education, and rich in natural resources.

Ilyas Umakhanov

Deputy Chairman of the Federation Council of the Russia

KazanSummit is distinguished from other international forums by its purposeful look for the models of productive cooperation between Russia and the Islamic world.