A high-level delegation of the Islamic Emirate led by Deputy Prime Minister Mullah Abdul Baradar left Kabul on Wednesday for the Republic of Tatarstan to attend the 16th Kazan International Economic Forum.
The visit aims to enhance economic engagement and explore opportunities for regional cooperation.
In addition to attending the forum, the delegation is scheduled to hold bilateral meetings with senior officials from various countries on the sidelines of the event.
The Kazan Forum serves as a platform for strengthening international economic partnerships, particularly among nations of the Islamic world, and will provide the Afghan delegation with opportunities to present its economic priorities and investment prospects.
Addressing the opening session of the forum on Tuesday, Russian President Vladimir Putin said despite the difficult international situation, Moscow will continue its effective cooperation with Islamic countries.
“For centuries, our multi-ethnic country has embraced broad cooperation with the Islamic world, and today, despite the challenges in international cooperation, we continue to effectively and consistently expand our economic, scientific, educational, humanitarian, and interregional ties,” he stated.
The 16th International Economic Forum “Russia–Islamic World,” also known as the Kazan Forum, officially started on Tuesday and will run through to May 18.
