Under the Patronage of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, Group of Strategic Vision “Russia-Islamic World” Meeting Kicks off in Jeddah… 5th Addition

(MENAFN - Saudi Press Agency) The Ambassador -at-large of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation and Head of Secretariat of the Russia-Africa Partnership Forum Oleg Ozerov delivered the speech of Russian Foreign Minister Surgey Lavrov, during which he welcomed attendees and participants of the Group of Strategic Vision–Russia-Islamic World– Meeting. He highlighted the importance of this meeting for being held on the land of revelation, expressing his gratitude for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for hosting this meeting amidst efforts exerted to organize it, expressing, at the same time, his happiness for OIC's partnership with the Group. He said: We witness high rapprochement for international Islamic stances, where the assembled people here in Jeddah today enjoy a comprehensive appreciation for the state of harmony of Russia's ties with the Islamic world, and discuss the initiatives aimed at enhancing the humanitarian and cultural cooperation and developing interfaith dialogue. He also referred to the importance of the Group's proposals to prevent any crises or disputes existing in Islamic countries and the significance of effectively cooperating with African countries, noting that Russia has offered a big support to national liberation movements in various countries. He also said that Russia looks at OIC members not only as friends but also as economic partners that can be relied on and develop cooperation based on mutual benefit. --More 16:01 LOCAL TIME 13:01 GMT 0016 MENAFN24112021000078011016ID1103243550