Saudi minister and head of Russian Muslim organization sign executive program
Jeddah, The Gulf Observer: Minister of Islamic Affairs, Call and Guidance Sheikh Dr. Abdullatif Bin Abdulaziz Al-Sheikh signed Thursday with the Head of the Religious Administration of Muslims of Russia Sheikh Rawi Ain Al-Deen, the executive program of the memorandum of understanding (MoU) previously signed between the two sides in Islamic fields.
The two sides agreed to carry out the MoU’s executive program through diplomatic channels for the years 2023-2024-2025, holding scientific training sessions in Russia for rehabilitating preachers, imams, and muezzins to introduce Islam and explain its virtues, tolerance, and fight against extremism.
The executive program also called for both side clarifying their position on current issues, and supplying copies of the Holy Qur’an of King Fahd Complex to the Russian Muftis Shoura Council and the religious administration of Muslims in Russia.
The Minister of Islamic Affairs, Call and Guidance reaffirmed that under the leadership of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques and Russian President Vladimir Putin, relations between the two countries experienced significant growth and cooperation in a variety of fields.
He added that the Kingdom made historical progress in a short period of time, particularly in the services it offers to Muslims around the world, such as tolerance and opposition to extremism.
