Tatarstan to explore Islamic banking with Malaysia

The Republic of Tatarstan is keen to explore collaboration in Islamic banking with Malaysia.

According to Malaysia's Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Anifah Aman,they have discussed with Tatarstan representatives and feels there is great potential for Tatarstan and Malaysia to work to collaborate in Islamic banking.

"Besides that, the republic is keen to work closely with Malaysia in oil and gas, infrastructure, energy and manufacturing of helicopters. They have urged us to look further into this," he told reporters after receiving a courtesy call from Tatarstan President, Rustam Minnikhanov, at Wisma Putra, here, Tuesday.

Minnikhanov leads a delegation of 40 businessmen, and education and government officials for a three-day official visit to Malaysia.

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