A meeting between Chairman of Russia Muftis Council and the Spiritual Administration of Muslims of European Russia mufti sheikh Ravil Gaynutdin and the leader of Islamic Revival Party of Tajikistan Muhiddin Kabiri took place in RMC residency.

The meeting was also attended by RMC deputy chairman Damir hazrat Muhetdinov, head of the International department Ildar Galeev and a special envoy of Russia Muftis Council in CIS countries Robert Sharifullin.

During the meeting, mufti sheikh Ravil Gaynutdin noted the similarity of positions of Russian and Tajikistani Muslims, and spoke highly of the level of Russian-Tajik relations. Both parties expressed their concern that certain forces surrounding immigrant community often spreads extremist ideas and drag people into extremist groups. In this regard, they both voiced hope for development of peace and stability, especially noting the need to resist and prevent such unlawful activities.

Head of Russia Muftis Council told that sermons in Russia's mosques are delivered in Russian language that is understood by all congregations. Spiritual leader of Russian Muslims told that Russia Muftis Council is actively working on adaptation and integration of immigrants, who, in their turn, receive spiritual guidance in Russian mosques. According to mufti sheikh Ravil Gaynutdin, sons and daughters of Tajikistan play active role in the Muslim Ummah of the country and become an example for other countrymen.

In the end of the meeting, parties agreed to continue their cooperation in future.

RMC press service