Ashgabat: Today, the National Leader of the Turkmen people, Chairman of the Halk Maslakhaty of Turkmenistan, Hero-Arkadag Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov, left for a working visit to the Republic of Tatarstan in the Russian Federation. He will participate in the XVI International Economic Forum "Russia - Islamic World: KazanForum 2025" as an honorary guest. Hero-Arkadag was seen off by officials at the capital's International Airport.
According to Turkmenistan State News Agency, Turkmenistan's participation in this forum is viewed as part of a wider agenda of collaboration with the Russian Federation and the Islamic world. This involves developing long-term partnerships in politics, economics, trade, and cultural and humanitarian spheres. Cooperation with various regions of the Russian Federation, particularly the Republic of Tatarstan, is a significant aspect of this process due to Tatarstan's substantial resource and industrial potential and the historical ties between the two peoples.
Relations between Turkmenistan and Tatarstan have recently experienced significant growth, reaching a new level. Productive cooperation is developing with enterprises and companies in Tatarstan, particularly in the economy, trade, and transport sectors. Significant prospects are emerging in the agricultural, food, and processing industries, with ongoing expansion in educational, scientific, cultural, and humanitarian relations.
The multifaceted relations between Turkmenistan and the Republic of Tatarstan today are crucial in strengthening the strategic partnership between Turkmenistan and the Russian Federation. During Hero-Arkadag's visit to Kazan, meetings with Russian leadership and high representatives of the government are planned.
Turkmenistan's presence at the Kazan Forum generates increasing interest among participants annually, highlighting the country's growing authority in the Islamic world and its constructive role within the Islamic Cooperation Organization. The initiatives proposed by Turkmenistan within specialized structures like the Islamic Development Bank and the Islamic Food Security Organization receive high recognition. Turkmenistan is ready to share its positive experiences with partners at the 'KazanForum'.
The annual international exhibition "Russia Halal Expo 2025" is a part of the forum. Turkmenistan's national exposition is notable for its representation of a wide range of goods from its national industry and agriculture. Experts recognize Turkmen products for their high quality and adherence to international standards. Turkmen exports to Russia have steadily increased, with the success of the exposition in Kazan opening further cooperation prospects.
The delegation's visit to Kazan, led by the National Leader of the Turkmen people, is expected to be significant in developing Turkmen-Russian cooperation and strengthening Turkmenistan's ties with Islamic states. It aims to foster respectful and mutually beneficial partnerships.