"Russia -  Islamic World: KazanForum" is the main platform for economic cooperation between the Russian Federation and the countries of the Islamic world.

For the first time, the International Economic Forum of Russia and the countries participating in the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) was held in 2009, creating a leading international platform for discussing cooperation and implementing joint projects.


In accordance with the instructions of the President of the Russian Federation V.V. Putin, the international economic forum "Russia - Islamic World: KazanForum" acquired federal status. The event in Kazan is of great importance not only for the regions of Russia, but also for foreign countries.


The purpose of the Forum is to strengthen trade, economic, scientific, technical, social and cultural ties between Russia and the countries of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation.

Every year, guests and participants celebrate a rich business program, productive meetings, highly appreciate the level and growing scale of the international economic forum.

The Russian Federation and the Republic of Tatarstan reveal the potential of interaction with the states of the Islamic world in a new way. The annual International Economic Forum of Russia and the OIC Member States is held with the support of the Federation Council of the Federal Assembly of the Russian Federation and the Government of the Republic of Tatarstan.
Forum in figures for 2023
16 223 Participants
706 Media representatives
150 Sessions
4 Days
950 Speakers
86 Regions of Russia
80 Countries

Opinions about KazanForum

Marat Khusnullin
Marat Khusnullin Deputy Chairman of the Government of the Russian Federation

Muslim countries have shown their strong ties and willingness to cooperate with Russia. The KazanForum International Economic Forum has already established itself as a platform for conducting a bilateral, constructive dialogue aimed at developing economic, trade, socio-cultural ties with Islamic states. I am sure that this year the Forum will be held at a high level and will contribute to the emergence of new joint projects.

Rustam Minnikhanov
Rustam Minnikhanov Rais (Head) of the Republic of Tatarstan

International economic forum of Russia and OIC countries aims to demonstrate that Russia is open and ready to have dialogue within the development of cooperation in the spheres of trade, foreign direct investment and discussion of Islamic financial system functioning issues.

Valentina Matvienko
Valentina Matvienko Chairman of the Federation Council of the Federal Assembly of the Russian Federation

The Forum has become an authoritative platform for professional and open discussion of economic issues. Over the years, the role of the Forum in the development of Islamic business and finance in the Russian market, strengthening trade, economic and investment partnerships, and the implementation of innovative projects, including original projects of young entrepreneurs, has become increasingly noticeable.

Welcome letter
Igor Levitin
Igor Levitin Assistant to the President of the Russian Federation

Russia has always pursued the goal of building a mutually beneficial, honest partnership with the Islamic world based on respect and protection of traditional values, peculiarities of national culture and identity. It was this approach that made it possible to form trusting, open relations and maintain an effective dialogue for joint implementation of global, strategic projects, consistent increase in mutual investments and trade turnover.

Welcome letter
Sergey Lavrov
Sergey Lavrov Foreign Minister of Russian Federation

The international economic event KazanForum has become a traditional meeting venue for the business elites of Russia and Islamic states interested in maximizing the opportunities of business partnership. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Russia considers these efforts an extremely important element in the implementation of foreign policy and will continue to provide it with all necessary and effective support.

Yousef bin Ahmad Al-Othaimeen
Yousef bin Ahmad Al-Othaimeen Ex-Secretary General of Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) (2016-2020)

KazanForum has always showcased the innovative and contemporary ideas in the area of Islamic Finance and Banking services, harmonization of Halal Food standards and certificates along with the youth and women empowerment in the social sector. It is my sincere hope that these new engagements 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.

Recep Tayyip Erdogan
Recep Tayyip Erdogan The President of the Republic of Türkiye

I am confident that the Forum will contribute to the development of humanitarian, economic and cultural relations between our Muslim brothers in Russia and the Islamic world. In addition, it is especially important that the holding of the KazanForum in 2022 coincided with the celebration of 1100th anniversary of the adoption of Islam. I would like to say that we consider our Muslim brothers in Russia and the Republic of Tatarstan as a dominant component in strengthening the development of our relations with the Russian Federation. In whatever part of the world we live, our hearts, beliefs, qibla, azan and holy books are one. As the Holy Prophet (Sallallahu alayhi wa sallam) commanded, we should all unite like bricks building a wall, further strengthening solidarity and our spiritual bridges. Realizing this, we must never allow the distance between us to overshadow our brotherhood, which has existed since time immemorial. I believe that in the context of regional and global problems, it is very valuable to discuss the topics of Islamic finance, general banking, the halal industry, export development, entrepreneurship and investment issues within the framework of the Forum.

Welcome letter
Almambet Shykmamatov
Almambet Shykmamatov Minister of Investments of the Kyrgyz Republic

It is no coincidence that it is Russia, as a vivid and unique example of a multinational and multi-confessional state, that initiates and seeks various points of contact and interaction between the Islamic world and Western civilization. One of the significant permanent events in this direction is the Kazan Economic Forum, which has been taking place in the hospitable capital of Tatarstan since 2009.

Datuk Azman Mohd Yusof
Datuk Azman Mohd Yusof Secretary General of the Ministry of the National Unity of Malaysia

On behalf of the Malaysia officials who attended the KazanForum, I would like to express my highest appreciation to the organizer for giving the Malaysian delegates to participate in the program.
As a panel speaker, I experienced various opportunities to further cooperate and collaborate with various international groups that could benefit the future economic enhancement among participating countries.
The forum also could be considered as a main platform to become a consultative tool that exposed the advantage of the Halal Industry that would penetrate the importance of the Russian economy and the global needs.
In addition, participants should also take advantage to explore the beauty of the culture by taking chances to have an excursion activity to learn about Russia and her surroundings.
In sum, the KazanForum is an opening gate to see lots of opportunities related to social economic collaborations.

H.E. Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad
H.E. Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad Former 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
H.E. Dr. Ahmad Mohamed Ali Ex-President of the Islamic Development Bank

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