On the sidelines of the 6th Congress of Leaders of World and Traditional Religions in Astana,  the Chairman of the Russia Muftis Council and the Religious Board of Muslims of the Russian Federation Mufti Sheikh Ravil Gaynutdin met the Chairman of the Directorate for Religious Affairs of Turkey, Professor Ali Erbas.

During the meeting, the parties discussed the issues of bilateral cooperation and implementation of joint programs and projects. The religious leader of Russian Muslims invited the Turkish religious leader to Moscow to participate in the International Conference dedicated to the 200th anniversary of the outstanding Tatar theologian Shigabutdin Mardzhani, ehich is going to be organized by the Russia Muftis Council.

The parties agreed to maintain contacts and develop further cooperation for the benefit of Russian and Turkish Muslims.