On 19 May at a plenary session of the of the ХIV International Economic Forum “Russia-Islamic World: KazanForum 2023” held at the Kazan Expo Exhibition Center, the Russian Deputy Prime Minister Marat Khusnullin read loud the welcoming address of Russian President Putin to participants of the Forum which said: “ Dear friends, please accept my cordial welcome on occasion of the opening of the ХIV International Economic Forum in Kazan.

On 19 May speaking at the plenary session of the ХIV International Economic Forum “Russia-Islamic World: KazanForum 2023” held at the Kazan Expo Exhibition Center, the Rais (Head) of Tatarstan Rustam Minnikhanov said that it is a great honour and responsibility to host participants and guests of this  important international event in Kazan.

On 19-May at his  meeting with the Deputy Prime Minister of Azerbaijan Shahin Mustafaev with participation of  the Rais (Head) of Tatarstan Rustam Minnikhanov on the sidelines of the ХIV International Economic Forum “Russia-Islamic World: KazanForum 2023”, the Russian Deputy Prime Minister Marat Khusnullin  said: “We cherish our brotherly relations with Azerbaijan as they are of long-time strategic character. The tone to such interaction is set by leaders of our countries which are in the close and trust-based communication. We see that our trade turnover is growing and that there many joint companies.” 

On 19-May speaking at the session “Sber leadership in financing partnership development in Russia” held on the sidelines of the ХIV International Economic Forum “Russia-Islamic World: KazanForum 2023”, the Rais (Head) of Tatarstan Rustam Minnikhanov said that starting from 2016 the republic is taking an active part in the development of partnership banking and financial services related to it.

On 19-May at their meeting on the sidelines of the ХIV International Economic Forum “Russia-Islamic World: KazanForum 2023”, the Rais (Head) of Tatarstan Rustam Minnikhanov and the Iranian First Deputy Minister of Agriculture Alireza Peyman-Pak discussed issues of interaction, strengthening of business and partnership ties in industry, agriculture and cultural and humanitarian spheres.

On 19 May, speaking at his meeting with the Deputy Minister of Trade and Industry of Qatar Sultan Bin Rashid Al-Hater on the sidelines of the ХIV International Economic Forum “Russia-Islamic World: KazanForum 2023”, the Rais (Head) of Tatarstan Rustam Minnikhanov congratulated the delegation from the country with the perfect organization of the 2022 Soccer World Cup. 

On 19-May at their meeting in the Government House of the republic, the Rais (Head) of Tatarstan Rustam Minnikhanov and a delegation from the Sultanate of Oman discussed issues of further cooperation in economics and industry and increasing the mutual trade turnover.

On May 18, at their meeting on the sidelines of the International Economic Forum “Russia – Islamic World: KazanForum 2023”, the Rais (Head) of Tatarstan Rustam Minnikhanov and the leadership of FESCO transport group discussed issues of cooperation in the transport and logistics industry, in the development of container transportation, as well as the implementation of joint projects for training specialists. 

On May 18, on the sidelines of the International Economic Forum “Russia – Islamic World: KazanForum 2023”, the Rais (Head) of Tatarstan Rustam Minnikhanov had a meeting with the delegation of OIC Youth Ministers.

Rustam Minnikhanov emphasized that Tatarstan pays special attention to the issues of youth policy. There are all opportunities and the necessary infrastructure to fulfill the potential of young people. There are special programmes to support young scientists and young families. Thematic festivals and forums are held regularly.

Rais of the republic emphasized the importance of the "Movement of the First" for the education and self-development of youth.

On June 27, His Holiness the Patriarch of Moscow and All Russia Kirill, who arrived on a working visit in Kazan to take park in the plenary session of the Strategic Vision Group «Russia - Islamic World» (Kazan City Hall), was met by the Rais (Head) of Tatarstan Rustam Minnikhanov at the Kazan International Airport.