Iranian delegation of political, cultural and religious figures met with Tatarstan President, Rostam Minnikhanov on the sideline of to the XV Russia-Islamic World Forum held in the Russian capital Moscow. Both sides emphasized using diplomatic, cultural and economic capabilities as part of efforts to expand mutual relations between Tehran and Kazan. Iranian delegation included the political deputy at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Dr. Hamid Shahriari, the Secretary General of World Forum for Proximity of Islamic Schools of Thought and Kazem Jalali, Iranian ambassador to Moscow.