On May 18, within the framework of the XIV International Forum "Russia – the Islamic World: KazanForum 2023", a press conference "The role of Chambers of Commerce and Industry in the formation of a new economy" was held. The International Forum of Chambers of Commerce and Industry is part of the KazanForum business program. The press conference was attended by:

• Vice-President of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Russia Vladimir Padalko;

• Chairman of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Tatarstan Shamil Ageev;

• General Director of JSC "Technotorg" Mikhail Uryadov;

• Director of SP sports LLC (Pakistan) Muhammad Siddiq.

According to experts, the trade turnover between Russia and Iran may grow to $ 40 billion in the next five years.