An official embassy reception dedicated to the National Day of the People's Democratic Republic of Algeria took place in Moscow.
On the invitation of the extraordinary and plenipotentiary ambassador of Algeria in Russian Federation Mr Smaїl Chergui, the event was attended by the deputy chairman of Russia Muftis Council Rushan hazrat Abbyasov and head of international department Ildar hazrat Galeev.
During the reception, Rushan hazrat Abbyasov has conveyed the greetings of Chairman of Russia Muftis Council, Chairman of Spiritual Administration of Muslims of European Russia mufti sheikh Ravil Gaynutdin to the Algerian ambassador.
Earlier this year, in October, extraordinary and plenipotentiary ambassador of Algeria in Russian Federation Mr Smaїl Chergui was awarded with Russian Muslim Order of Merit "Al-Fakhr": "For significant contribution to the spread of cultural and spiritual traditions of Islam, selfless service to the Muslim Ummah and active participation in programs aimed at preserving peace and concord in society; promotion of dialogue and cooperation between Algeria and Russia".
It is also worthwhile to note that Smaїl Chergui always readily participated in programs and events of Russia Muftis Council. In the end of the event, deputy chairman of Russia Muftis Council Rushan hazrat Abbyasov expressed his hope for continued fruitful cooperation and development of bilateral Russian-Algerian relations.