Rais, the head of Tatarstan, Rustam Minnikhanov and the President of the Association for the Development of Hockey of Islamic Countries Nail Maganov held a meeting with the Secretary General of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation Hissein Brahim Taha in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia on March, 6th.

Official of two organizations discussed the upcoming International economic Forum “Russia – Islamic World: KazanForum” and the first hockey tournament among Islamic countries “Kazan Hockey Cup” which was held in January 2023 in Kazan as a part of “Russia – Islamic World” forum.

Rustam Minnikhanov introduced Hissein Brahim Taha with aims and goals of Association for the Development of Hockey of Islamic Countries established in Kazan during hockey tournament and offered to Organization of Islamic Cooperation to join organization as a founder or partner.

“The tournament showed high interest among the countries of the Islamic world. More than 350 participants, men and women, from 15 countries took part in it. Our goal is to develop hockey and help other countries with our knowledges and experience in hockey”, – said the head of ADIHIC.

“We attach great importance to youth generation. Your activity is very close to us, we are ready to consider your proposals and take them into work,” – concluded the OIC Secretary General.