Russian Foreign Minister meets with ambassadors of OIC member states

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov spoke at a meeting of the Russia-Islamic World Strategic Vision Group with ambassadors of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) member states, which was held in Moscow. The event was broadcast on the official  website of the Russian Foreign Ministry.

Lavrov emphasised that the sides have achieved significant results over the history of interaction. A stable political dialogue has been established between Russia and the OIC, cooperation in culture, education, and science is expanding, interregional and humanitarian ties are intensifying.

The Minister gave a special role to the Strategic Vision Group under the leadership of Rustam Minnikhanov, Head of Tatarstan. According to Lavrov, it has become a unique platform for inter-civilisational dialogue and a tool for strengthening mutual understanding between the Russian Orthodox Church and Muslim organisations, as well as between the Russian world and the Arab-Muslim civilisation.

The Minister emphasised the support for the development of ties with the OIC in Russian society. Authorities, parliamentarians, business circles, scientific, and religious community are involved in this process.

The Foreign Minister reminded that in mid-May Kazan will host the XVI International Economic Forum "Russia – Islamic World: KazanForum". According to him, this major business event will give an additional impetus to trade and economic cooperation and will become a platform for the next meeting of the Strategic Vision Group. The Russian Foreign Ministry provides comprehensive support in the organisation of the forum and expects the participation of representative delegations of OIC member states.

The Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) comprises more than 50 states located mainly in Asia, Africa, and the Middle East. It is the largest intergovernmental organisation of the Muslim world, uniting countries with predominant or significant Muslim populations.

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