"Russia - Islamic world: KazanSummit" is one of the leading international economic events of the Russian Federation and the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC). From the first day of its existence, the Summit has been held under the patronage of the President of the Republic of Tatarstan – Rustam Minnikhanov. Since 2009, Summit is held annually and strongly supported by the Federation Council of the Federal Assembly of the Russian Federation and the Government of the Republic of Tatarstan. Top international investment conference remains the main and unique platform for cooperation between the Russian Federation and the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) member states.
Rustam MINNIKHANOV
President of the Republic of Tatarstan
Ilyas Umakhanov
deputy chairman of the Federation Council
Konstantin Shuvalov
Special Representative of the Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation for Cooperation with Organizations of Muslim States, Deputy Chairman of the Strategic Vision Group “Russia – Islamic World”
Sergey GORKOV
Director General - Chairman of the Board of the Joint-Stock Company “ROSGEO”
Mintimer SHAIMIEV
State Councellor of the Republic of Tatarstan
Rifat Hisarciklioglu
President of the Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey (TOBB)
Е. П. Датук мат Дрис Хаджи
Datuk Seri Mohd Redzuan bin Md Yusof
Minister ofEntrepreneur Development of Malaysia
Abdelilah Belatik
Secretary-General of the General Council for Islamic Banks and Financial Institutions (CIBAFI)
Andrew Bryant
Best Selling Author, Executive Coach
Taliya MINULLINA
Head of Tatarstan Investment Development Agency
Ihsan OVUT
Secretary General of The Standards and Metrology Institute for the Islamic Countries (SMIIC)
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.