Tatarstan expands partner networks and develops ethical business
More than 500 representatives of foreign and Russian government agencies, religious leaders and large businessmen met today in Moscow on the sidelines of the Forum of Ethical Business Leaders “Strategy 2020: Communication, Interaction, and Success”.
The event was organized by the International Association of Islamic Business, which has more than 2500 members. IAIB representative offices operate in several regions of Russia and in more than 20 countries.
At a plenary meeting chaired by the President of the IAIB, Marat Kabaev, the topics of the effective teamwork of government, business and clergy were covered. Taliya Minullina, the Head of the Tatarstan Investment Development Agency, spoke about the strengths of the region and the activities of the Agency – on a one-stop-shop principle for investors.
“We carefully select partners, provide comfortable conditions for investors and create partnership for years to come. Investments are not a goal, but a means of implementing projects for our residents. Tatarstan has developed a socially responsible business. We are developing and promoting the concept of a halal lifestyle,” she said.
As part of her speech, Taliya Minullina introduced the Halal Life Style Roadmap approved by the Order of the Cabinet of Ministers of the Republic of Tatarstan. The set of measures is being implemented within the framework of the Russia – Islamic World Strategic Vision Group, which since 2014 has been headed by the President of the Republic of Tatarstan Rustam Minnikhanov on behalf of the Russian President Vladimir Putin. The Roadmap covers such areas as halal tourism, halal production, fashion, finance, IT and media. The action plan is aimed at increasing the Muslim tourist flow, involvement of the residents of Tatarstan and the whole country into the halal lifestyle, increasing product turnover according to the halal standards, increasing the loyalty of residents to the Muslim fashion and promoting Tatarstan halal brands in Russia and abroad, as well as creation of the basic Sharia-compliant financial IT infrastructure in Tatarstan.
“The first stage of the Halal Tourism program has begun – the certification of sanatoriums in our region for compliance with halal standards. Five sanatoriums submitted an application for certification: in the Almetyevsk District, Naberezhnye Chelny, Zelenodolsk and the Mendeleevsk District,” said Taliya Minullina. The Head of the TIDA suggested to follow up on the discussions and interaction on ethical business on the sidelines of the International Economic Summit “Russia-Islamic World: KAZANSUMMIT”, which will be held on June 18-20 in the capital of Tatarstan.
Participants discussed the creation of a strong community and the organization of a business partnership of businessmen in Russia and other countries based on ethical and moral standards. At the networking session with communication experts, 5 key principles of networker success were considered, including planning, preparation, love of people, openness and activity; the basis for building the effective communication and successful interaction – the maximum benefit to people around. The event also included a workshop with experts in finance and business systematization.