Group of Strategic Vision "Russia - Islamic World"
The Group coordinates the efforts of civil society, business circles, scholars to building up ties between Russia and countries of the Islamic World
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The Group of Strategic Vision "Russia - Islamic world" was created in 2006 under the leadership of Evgeny Primakov and Mintimer Shaimiev after the Russian Federation joined the Organization of Islamic Cooperation as the observer. The Group held meetings in Moscow, Kazan, Istanbul, Jeddah, Kuwait. With the welcome message the Russian President Vladimir Putin addressed each meeting of the
Group of Strategic Vision. The Group consists of 33 famous statesmen and public figures from 27 Muslim states, including the former prime ministers, the former Ministers of Foreign Affairs, a number of the largest theologians of the Islamic East from Indonesia, Morocco, Saudi Arabia, Iran, Kuwait, and many others. In the conditions of trust and frankness the most acute crucial issues of the international relations, situations in the Middle East and, naturally, a complex of the relations between Russia and the states of the Islamic East were discussed at the meetings. Activity of the Group received a wide positive resonance in many Muslim countries. At the meeting in Kuwait in December, 2009 the decision on creation of the Secretariat of the Group in Moscow, which did not manage to be executed because of the events connected with "Arab spring" though the Secretariat was registered as the legal entity under the name of "Strategic Partnership with the Islamic World" was made. In 2014 Vladimir Putin made the decision on renewal of activity of the Group of Strategic Vision "Russia - Islamic world", having assigned the duties of its chairman to the President of Tatarstan Rustam Minnikhanov, and Evgeny Primakov remained its Honorary Chairman up to his death. Find more details by the link: https://russia-islworld.ru/93/
09/04/2024
The countries of the Islamic world understand perfectly well why Russia was compelled to launch a special military operation and respect the policy of Russian President Vladimir Putin, according to Ravil Gainutdin, head of the Religious Board of Muslims (RBM) of the Russian Federation.
Russia Ukraine Ravil Gainutdin RBM RF The countries of the Islamic world understand perfectly well why Russia was compelled to launch a special military operation and respect the policy of Russian President Vladimir Putin, according to Ravil Gainutdin, head of the Religious Board of Muslims (RBM) of...
09/04/2024
Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping plan to meet on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) summit in June and the BRICS summit in October 2024, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov siad at a press conference following discussions with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi.
Vladimir Putin Sergey Lavrov Russia SCO BRICS China Wang Yi Xi Jinping Russian Foreign Ministry Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping plan to meet on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) summit in June and the BRICS summit in October 2024, Russian....
09/04/2024
The Friendship Games and the BRICS Games will adhere to the ideals outlined in the Olympic Charter, a stance that contrasts with the current leadership of the International Olympic Committee (IOC), Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said at a press conference in Beijing following discussions with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi.
Sergey Lavrov Russia BRICS China Wang Yi Russian Foreign Ministry The Friendship Games and the BRICS Games will adhere to the ideals outlined in the Olympic Charter, a stance that contrasts with the current leadership of the International Olympic Committee (IOC), Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavr...
08/04/2024
Tehran aims to deliberately prevent the Israeli leadership from achieving its goal of involving Iran in the conflict. This perspective was voiced by retired General Ahmad Gholampour, a former member of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) and a professor at the Higher National Defense University of the Iranian Armed Forces General Staff.
Iran Israel Middle East Tehran aims to deliberately prevent the Israeli leadership from achieving its goal of involving Iran in the conflict. This perspective was voiced by retired General Ahmad Gholampour, a former member of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) and a professor at the Higher...
08/04/2024
Western authorities have instructed the media not to report the true extent of the terrorist attack in Crocus City Hall, the Russian MFA wrote its Telegram channel.
Russia West Russian Foreign Ministry Western authorities have instructed the media not to report the true extent of the terrorist attack in Crocus City Hall, the Russian MFA wrote its Telegram channel. "The inadmissibility of demonstrating sympathy and humanism towards the Russian people was no...
08/04/2024
Russia has expressed support for Palestine to become a permanent member of the United Nations (UN) at the earliest opportunity, Russia's First Deputy Permanent Representative to the UN Dmitriy Polyanskiy said.
Middle East Palestine UN Russia Dmitry Polyansky Russia has expressed support for Palestine to become a permanent member of the United Nations (UN) at the earliest opportunity, Russia's First Deputy Permanent Representative to the UN Dmitriy Polyanskiy said. "We will, of course, insist that Pales...
04/04/2024
Russian President Vladimir Putin asserted that Russia is unlikely to be targeted by Islamic fundamentalists due to the country's interfaith unity. Speaking at the XII Congress of the Federation of Independent Trade Unions of Russia (FNPR), Putin expressed confidence in Russia's resilience against such threats.
Vladimir Putin Russia Russian President Vladimir Putin asserted that Russia is unlikely to be targeted by Islamic fundamentalists due to the country's interfaith unity. Speaking at the XII Congress of the Federation of Independent Trade Unions of Russia (FNPR), Putin expressed confidence in Russia's...
04/04/2024
Russia and China have aligned positions concerning the situations unfolding on the Korean Peninsula and in the Middle East. This was emphasized in a statement from the Russian Foreign Ministry following consultations in Beijing between Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Vershinin and Assistant Foreign Minister of China Miao Deyu.
Middle East Russia China Russian Foreign Ministry Sergei Vershinin Russia and China have aligned positions concerning the situations unfolding on the Korean Peninsula and in the Middle East. This was emphasized in a statement from the Russian Foreign Ministry following consultations in Beijing betwe...
04/04/2024
Russia has voiced its support for Palestine's aspiration to resume the process of becoming a full member of the United Nations, Dmitriy Polyanskiy, Russia's First Deputy Permanent Representative to the UN, said.
Middle East Palestine UN Russia Dmitry Polyansky Russia has voiced its support for Palestine's aspiration to resume the process of becoming a full member of the United Nations, Dmitriy Polyanskiy, Russia's First Deputy Permanent Representative to the UN, said. "The Palestinians have requested the...
03/04/2024
Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, the Director-General of the World Health Organization (WHO), has voiced his profound outrage over the tragic killing of humanitarian workers from World Central Kitchen in the Gaza Strip. Taking to his official X account (formerly Twitter), he stressed the paramount importance of ensuring safety during aid delivery operations.
Middle East Gaza Strip Palestine - Israel WHO Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, the Director-General of the World Health Organization (WHO), has voiced his profound outrage over the tragic killing of humanitarian workers from World Central Kitchen in the Gaza Strip. Taking to his official X account (forme...
03/04/2024
Geir Pedersen, the UN Secretary-General's Special Envoy for Syria, has strongly denounced the recent attack on the Iranian consulate in Damascus. In a statement released from Geneva, he urged all parties involved to demonstrate restraint and refrain from escalating tensions.
Iran Israel Syria Middle East UN Geir Pedersen Geir Pedersen, the UN Secretary-General's Special Envoy for Syria, has strongly denounced the recent attack on the Iranian consulate in Damascus. In a statement released from Geneva, he urged all parties involved to demonstrate restraint and refrain fro...
03/04/2024
The responsibility for a potential escalation in the Middle East following Israel's strike on Iranian diplomatic facilities in Syria will squarely lie with the US, Britain, and France. Instead of condemning the attack, these nations chose to label the victims of the strike. Vasily Nebenzya, Russia's Permanent Representative to the United Nations, made this assertion during a meeting of the UN Security Council (UNSC).
Iran Israel Syria Middle East Russia Vasily Nebenzya West The responsibility for a potential escalation in the Middle East following Israel's strike on Iranian diplomatic facilities in Syria will squarely lie with the US, Britain, and France. Instead of condemning the attack, these nations chose to....
02/04/2024
Russian President Vladimir Putin said that some Western countries harbor a desire for revenge following military defeats by Russia in historical conflicts. He referenced Napoleonic France and N**i Germany as examples of these past campaigns.
Vladimir Putin Russia West Russian President Vladimir Putin said that some Western countries harbor a desire for revenge following military defeats by Russia in historical conflicts. He referenced Napoleonic France and N**i Germany as examples of these past campaigns. "Someone seems to want reven...
02/04/2024
Iranian Ambassador to Moscow Kazem Jalali has expressed gratitude to the Russian government for their swift response following the Israeli strike on the Iranian consulate in Damascus during a conversation with Grigory Karasin, the head of the Federation Council Committee on International Affairs.
Iran Israel Syria Middle East Russia Kazem Jalali Iranian Ambassador to Moscow Kazem Jalali has expressed gratitude to the Russian government for their swift response following the Israeli strike on the Iranian consulate in Damascus during a conversation with Grigory Karasin, the head of the Federat...
02/04/2024
The Russian Foreign Ministry has called for the international community to legally assess the Israeli strike on the Iranian consulate in Damascus, labeling such aggressive and unequivocally inadmissible actions as needing immediate cessation.
Israel Syria Middle East Russia Russian Foreign Ministry The Russian Foreign Ministry has called for the international community to legally assess the Israeli strike on the Iranian consulate in Damascus, labeling such aggressive and unequivocally inadmissible actions as needing immediate cessation.....
01/04/2024
A meeting of the secretaries of the security councils of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) member states is scheduled to take place in Astana on April 2-3, 2024, Aibek Smadiarov, the official spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic, said during a press conference.
SCO Kazakhstan CIS countries A meeting of the secretaries of the security councils of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) member states is scheduled to take place in Astana on April 2-3, 2024, Aibek Smadiarov, the official spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic, sai...
01/04/2024
A delegation from the Taliban movement (banned in Russia), which is currently in power in Afghanistan, has been invited to participate in the "Russia - Islamic World: KazanForum" scheduled for May. Zamir Kabulov, the Russian President's Special Representative for Afghanistan and Director of the Foreign Ministry's Second Asia Department, informed TASS.
Asia Taliban Zamir Kabulov Russia Afghanistan Russian Foreign Ministry KazanForum A delegation from the Taliban movement (banned in Russia), which is currently in power in Afghanistan, has been invited to participate in the "Russia - Islamic World: KazanForum" scheduled for May. Zamir Kabulov, the R...
01/04/2024
The Russian and Iranian governments are currently coordinating the final amendments to the draft comprehensive treaty between the two nations, Zamir Kabulov, the Russian President's Special representative for Afghanistan and Director of the Foreign Ministry's Second Asia Department told TASS.
Zamir Kabulov Iran Middle East Russia Russian Foreign Ministry The Russian and Iranian governments are currently coordinating the final amendments to the draft comprehensive treaty between the two nations, Zamir Kabulov, the Russian President's Special representative for Afghanistan and Director o...
29/03/2024
Russian President Vladimir Putin recently discussed relations with Russia’s closest international partners with permanent members of the Russian Security Council.
Vladimir Putin Russia Russian President Vladimir Putin recently discussed relations with Russia’s closest international partners with permanent members of the Russian Security Council. “When building relations on the world stage, we always say our ties with neighboring countries are the most ...
29/03/2024
Russia will extend invitations not only to full-fledged members of the association but also to BRICS+ countries for the BRICS summit in Kazan, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said in an interview with Izvestia.
Sergey Lavrov Russia BRICS Russian Foreign Ministry Russia will extend invitations not only to full-fledged members of the association but also to BRICS+ countries for the BRICS summit in Kazan, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said in an interview with Izvestia. "In preparation for the sum...
29/03/2024
The special services of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) member states stand ready to cooperate with Russian law enforcement agencies in investigating the terrorist attack at the Crocus City Hall concert venue, Ruslan Mirzaev, Director of the Executive Committee of the SCO Regional Anti-Terrorist Structure (RATS), said in an interview with TASS.
Russia SCO the fight against terrorism The special services of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) member states stand ready to cooperate with Russian law enforcement agencies in investigating the terrorist attack at the Crocus City Hall concert venue, Ruslan Mirzaev, Director of the Executi...
28/03/2024
The Ministry of Labor, Social Security, and Migration of Kyrgyzstan has issued a warning regarding attempts to recruit Kyrgyz citizens, including minors, for terrorist acts within the territory of Russia.
Russia Kyrgyzstan CIS countries The Ministry of Labor, Social Security, and Migration of Kyrgyzstan has issued a warning regarding attempts to recruit Kyrgyz citizens, including minors, for terrorist acts within the territory of Russia. According to a statement posted on the agency's website, rec...
28/03/2024
Omer Celik, spokesperson for Turkey's ruling Justice and Development Party (AKP), asserted that the terrorist attack at Crocus City Hall could not have occurred without the backing of foreign intelligence services.
Recep Tayyip Erdogan Middle East Russia Turkiye Omer Celik, spokesperson for Turkey's ruling Justice and Development Party (AKP), asserted that the terrorist attack at Crocus City Hall could not have occurred without the backing of foreign intelligence services. "We extend our heartfelt condolenc...
28/03/2024
Russia is a multi-ethnic and multi-confessional country; this should not be forgotten, but cherished, as Russian President Vladimir Putin emphasized at a meeting with military pilots in the Tver Region.
Vladimir Putin Russia Russia is a multi-ethnic and multi-confessional country; this should not be forgotten, but cherished, as Russian President Vladimir Putin emphasized at a meeting with military pilots in the Tver Region. "We should never forget that we are a multi-ethnic, multi-confessional c...
27/03/2024
The Russian Emergencies Ministry's IL-76 airplane has successfully delivered the 20th batch of humanitarian aid to support the civilian population of the Gaza Strip, as reported by the agency's press service to TASS.
Middle East Gaza Strip Russia humanitarian aid Palestine - Israel The Russian Emergencies Ministry's IL-76 airplane has successfully delivered the 20th batch of humanitarian aid to support the civilian population of the Gaza Strip, as reported by the agency's press service to TASS. "A special air...
27/03/2024
Interim President of Mali Assimi Goita strongly condemned the terrorist attack at Crocus City Hall during a telephone conversation with Russian President Vladimir Putin, while also expressing his deep condolences, the Kremlin's press service reports.
Vladimir Putin Mali Russia Africa Russia - Africa Interim President of Mali Assimi Goita strongly condemned the terrorist attack at Crocus City Hall during a telephone conversation with Russian President Vladimir Putin, while also expressing his deep condolences, the Kremlin's press service reports....
27/03/2024
Russia remains steadfast in its commitment to the goals and objectives of UN Security Council Resolution 1540 on the non-proliferation of weapons of mass destruction, Dmitriy Polyanskiy, the First Deputy Permanent Representative of the Russian Federation to the UN, said.
Russia UN Security Council Dmitry Polyansky Russia remains steadfast in its commitment to the goals and objectives of UN Security Council Resolution 1540 on the non-proliferation of weapons of mass destruction, Dmitriy Polyanskiy, the First Deputy Permanent Representative of the Russian Federation t...
26/03/2024
The Russian foreign ministry expressed its expectation that the UN Security Council (UNSC) resolution on a ceasefire in Gaza would help avert the Israeli operation in Rafah and contribute to reducing violence, according to a statement released.
Middle East Gaza Strip Russia UN Security Council Russian Foreign Ministry Palestine - Israel The Russian foreign ministry expressed its expectation that the UN Security Council (UNSC) resolution on a ceasefire in Gaza would help avert the Israeli operation in Rafah and contribute to reducing violen...
26/03/2024
The CSTO Parliamentary Assembly (PA) Council has restated its commitment to collectively combat the propagation of terrorist ideology and the recruitment efforts of terrorist organizations.
CSTO the fight against terrorism The CSTO Parliamentary Assembly (PA) Council has restated its commitment to collectively combat the propagation of terrorist ideology and the recruitment efforts of terrorist organizations. In a statement, the council declared, "We reaffirm our readiness to collec...
26/03/2024
Russian President Vladimir Putin and Niger's National Council for the Safeguard of the Homeland head Abdourahmane Tchiani recently held a phone conversation to discuss the situation in the Sahara-Sahel region, focusing on coordination efforts in the fight against terrorism, as reported by the Kremlin press service.
Vladimir Putin Russia the fight against terrorism Africa Russia - Africa Niger Republic Russian President Vladimir Putin and Niger's National Council for the Safeguard of the Homeland head Abdourahmane Tchiani recently held a phone conversation to discuss the situation in the Sahara-Sahel region, fo...
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About us
The Group of Strategic Vision "Russia - Islamic world" was created in 2006 under the leadership of Evgeny Primakov and Mintimer Shaimiev after the Russian Federation joined the Organization of Islamic Cooperation as the observer.
The Group held meetings in Moscow, Kazan, Istanbul, Jeddah, Kuwait. With the welcome message the Russian President Vladimir Putin addressed each meeting of the Group of Strategic Vision.
The Group consists of 33 famous statesmen and public figures from 27 Muslim states, including the former prime ministers, the former Ministers of Foreign Affairs, a number of the largest theologians of the Islamic East from Indonesia, Morocco, Saudi Arabia, Iran, Kuwait, and many others.
In the conditions of trust and frankness the most acute crucial issues of the international relations, situations in the Middle East and, naturally, a complex of the relations between Russia and the states of the Islamic East were discussed at the meetings.
Activity of the Group received a wide positive resonance in many Muslim countries.
At the meeting in Kuwait in December, 2009 the decision on creation of the Secretariat of the Group in Moscow, which did not manage to be executed because of the events connected with "Arab spring" though the Secretariat was registered as the legal entity under the name of "Strategic Partnership with the Islamic World" was made.
In 2014 Vladimir Putin made the decision on renewal of activity of the Group of Strategic Vision "Russia - Islamic world", having assigned the duties of its chairman to the President of Tatarstan Rustam Minnikhanov, and Evgeny Primakov remained its Honorary Chairman up to his death.
