A Taliban delegation on Wednesday left for the Republic of Tatarstan to participate in the Russia-Islamic World Economic Forum which is being held in Kazan city.

Taliban’s Higher Education Ministry in a statement said that this delegation will meet with Russian and officials of the Islamic countries on the side lines of the forum.

According to Russian media outlets, the Russia-Islamic World Economic Forum will be held for a duration of two days, starting Thursday.

Interfax News Agency of Russia reported that representatives of 85 countries including Azerbaijan, Iran, Malaysia, Tajikistan, Turkey, Uzbekistan, UAE, Bahrain, Uganda, Qatar and Pakistan will attend the upcoming meeting.

Taliban’s minister of commerce and industry and deputy prime minister in economic affairs are part of the group’s delegation.

Representatives of the countries will discuss economic, commerce and educational opportunities.