14th Kazan Forum to kick off next week

By Sibel Morrow

ANKARA (AA) - An international economic summit to enhance cooperation in trade, economy, science and technology and promote social and cultural ties between Russia and the Islamic world will be held in Kazan, the capital of the Russian Republic of Tatarstan, from May 18-20.

The 14th International Economic Summit: Russia-Islamic World: Kazan Forum 2023, of which Anadolu Agency is the global communication partner, also aims to expand Islamic finance and the halal industry in Russia and create new markets and economic opportunities for investors from the member countries of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC).

Bringing together representatives from international organizations, public and financial institutions, officials from embassies, lawmakers, investors and businesspeople, the forum will include over 200 events, including 140 thematic meetings.

A panel of experts will discuss Islamic financing, the halal industry, international cooperation, logistics, industry, sustainable development and environmental, social and governance (ESG), IT technologies, innovation and sanctions, as well as small and medium enterprises, education, sports and medicine.

The forum offers participants in the business community the chance to find trade, financial and technological partners, expand into new markets and draw in new investments.

The event, which hosted about 6,000 delegates from 64 countries in 2022, will also feature "Russia Halal Expo" and "Russia Halal Market" exhibitions as well as the "Modest Fashion Day" fashion show for conservative clothing.