The Chairman of the Russian Muftis Council, the Religious Board of Muslims of European part of Russia, Mufti Ravil Gaynutdin sent a Salman Bin Abdul Aziz Al Saud congratulations on the appointment of Crown Prince, Deputy Prime Minister and Defense Minister of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia:
Your Royal Highness Prince Salman Bin Abdul Aziz Al Saud,
Please accept my sincere congratulations on your appointment by Crown Prince, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. We are confident that your vast experience will bring many benefits to citizens of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, as well as serve as a more active cooperation between the Muslims of the world. May Allah Almighty God favors you mental strength and good health, success in the public service.
We in Russia remember your visit to Moscow in 2006 and a warm conversation that took place at the residence of the Russian Muftis Council. We hope that that meeting will serve as a prelude to a long and fruitful relationship aimed at promoting Islamic values, ??and cooperation between our countries will grow and flourish for the benefit of both countries. We ask God that He gave you, peace, mercy and help of God in all your good efforts.
Let Allah bestow His mercy and prosperity to you, your family and the people of Saudi Arabia.
Mufti Sheikh Ravil Gaynutdin
The Chairman
The Russian Muftis Council,
Religious Board of Muslims
European part of Russia