Shura Chairman meets Religious Board of Muslims of the Russian Federation Chairman
Moscow, July 17 (BNA): Ali bin Saleh Al Saleh, Chairman of the Shura Council, met with Mufti Damir Mukhetdinov, First Deputy Chairman of the Religious Board of Muslims of the Russian Federation (RBMRF) and the principal of the Moscow Islamic Institute, on the sidelines of his official visit at the invitation of Valentina Matvienko, Speaker of the Russian Federation Council.
Al Saleh emphasised that the humanitarian vision and leadership of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa are the firm foundations that underpin Bahrain’s international leadership in promoting tolerance and upholding the values of dialogue and peaceful coexistence.
The chairman expressed great pride in His Majesty’s royal initiatives, which reflect Bahrain’s longstanding national principles in promoting human fraternity and strengthening efforts for unity among nations and peoples. He noted that, throughout its history, Bahrain has been distinguished by guaranteeing and protecting religious freedoms, and upholding the values of fraternity, coexistence, tolerance, and goodwill, guided by His Majesty and supported by His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister.
He highlighted that Bahrain serves as a haven of peace and harmony among all cultures, civilisations, and religions, consolidating values that foster development and contribute to sustainable progress worldwide.
Al Saleh emphasised that Bahrain is founded on strong historical principles and a lasting commitment to unity and cooperation. He noted Bahrain’s dedication to humanitarian values and to resolving challenges through dialogue and mutual understanding, focusing on common interests that strengthen unity among nations. He also noted Bahrain’s active role in hosting international conferences that promote solidarity, highlighting the Intra–Islamic Dialogue Conference last February under His Majesty the King’s patronage as an important step forward for integration and brotherhood among all peoples.
The chairman noted that Bahrain will continue to be a beacon of peace and human coexistence, and a centre for efforts to achieve greater stability and security for friendly countries and peoples.
He commended the significant roles and efforts of the RBMRF, and the commitment of its leadership to intellectual contributions that uphold the principles of Islam, persistently encourage fraternity, and steadfastly reject all forms of extremism and intolerance.
On his part, Mufti Mukhetdinov expressed his pride in the efforts and creative initiatives undertaken by the Kingdom, under the leadership of His Majesty the King and with the support of His Royal Highness the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, to deepen ties and relations among all nations and peoples. He emphasised that Bahrain has historically been renowned for its societal unity, unique cohesion, protection of religious freedoms, and embrace of diverse religions, sects, and communities.
He highlighted that the initiatives of His Majesty the King reflect a wise philosophy and convey profound humanitarian and Islamic dimensions that entrench religious tolerance and dialogue. He commended the Intra–Islamic Dialogue Conference and its comprehensive and robust recommendations, which support ongoing efforts to spread Islamic values and encourage dialogue and human coexistence.
Mufti Mukhetdinov further noted that the Kingdom offers the world a distinguished example of harmony, goodwill, and respect for all, commending Bahrain’s achievements in promoting humanitarian values and in enhancing a culture of peaceful coexistence and tolerance between countries and peoples.
The visit of the chairman and the accompanying delegation to the Russian Federation underscores the strength of Bahraini-Russian relations and reinforces the longstanding bonds of friendship and cooperation across various domains, while deepening the spirit of human fraternity and close ties between the two countries.
