As part of the 16th International Economic Forum “Russia – Islamic World: KazanForum,” the Kazan office of the Bolgar Islamic Academy was once again visited by H.E. Ahmad Kawesa Sengendo, Deputy Secretary-General of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) for Economic Affairs.

This visit reaffirmed the ongoing fruitful cooperation between the two institutions and underscored the Academy’s growing role on the international stage. Dr. Sengendo was welcomed by the Rector of the Bolgar Islamic Academy, Farkhat Khusnutdinov.

The Deputy Secretary-General’s return visit highlights international recognition of the Academy’s contribution to the development of Islamic education, science, and culture, as well as its role as a bridge between Russia and the Islamic world.

During the meeting, the parties reviewed the results of their previous collaboration and outlined new opportunities for cooperation in the fields of education, scientific research, and Islamic finance. Current issues relevant to the KazanForum agenda were also discussed.

Rector Khusnutdinov presented Dr. Sengendo with an overview of the Academy’s key achievements, ongoing academic programs, and research activities, emphasizing the significant progress made in training qualified specialists and fostering international cooperation.

“We are delighted to once again welcome Dr. Sengendo to our office. His visit confirms our shared dedication to the advancement of Islamic education and the strengthening of international ties between Russia and OIC member states. We greatly appreciate the Organization’s support and are confident that our partnership will continue to grow, bringing meaningful benefits to our students and the wider academic community,” noted Farhat Khusnutdinov.

Dr. Ahmad Kawesa Sengendo praised the Academy’s dynamic development and its contributions to preparing specialists for Muslim communities in Russia and the CIS. He affirmed the OIC’s continued commitment to supporting the Academy’s educational and research initiatives and expressed confidence that it would remain a key player in the dissemination of Islamic knowledge.