The secretary-general of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), Dr. Yousef Al-Othaimeen, met Sheikh Rawi Eineddine, head of the Russian Council of Muftis in Jeddah to discuss their continuing cooperation.
Al-Othaimeen noted the importance of promoting Russian ties with the Muslim world, with more than 25 million Muslims living in Russia, a multi-societal, religious and cultural environment known for diversity and tolerance.
The meeting discussed topics related to broadening cooperation between Russia and OIC in intellectual, cultural and media-related fields through the implementation of a joint program that includes events and activities that bring Russia and the Muslim world closer and show the real image of moderate Islam.
SOURCE : ARABNEWS
