Russian President sends a greeting to the participants of the meeting of the Russia-Islamic World Strategic Vision Group

The greeting of  Russian President Vladimir Putin to the participants of the meeting of the Russia-Islamic World Strategic Vision Group, held in the capital of the Republic of Dagestan in the city of Makhachkala.

“Dear friends!

I warmly welcome you on the opening of the regular meeting of the Russia-Islamic World Strategic Vision Group.

The Russian Federation attaches great importance to the development of friendly bilateral relations with Muslim countries as well as our ties in the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation. We have very similar views on many global and regional issues. We stand together for a fair and democratic world order based on the rule of law and free from any form of discrimination, diktat or economic and information pressure.

Russia and Islamic countries have developed constructive trade, economic, research, technological and cultural cooperation, as well as partner relations in the settlement of local conflicts and crises.

This meeting of the Strategic Vision Group will address a very important issue: countering terrorist and extremist ideology, including through work with young people and the coordination of our efforts in education. I am sure that you will be able to exchange constructive practical experience and map out promising forms and fields of collaboration.

I wish you fruitful communication and all the best”.