Sheikh Nafiullah Ashyrov, grand mufti and head of the Central Religious Department of the Muslims of the Asian Section in the Russian Federation, called on Saudi Islamic Affairs Minister Sheikh Abdullatif Al-Asheikh at his residence in Cairo on Tuesday.
The meeting was held on the sidelines of the 30th International Conference of the Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs, organized by the Egyptian Ministry of Awqaf.
The Saudi minister affirmed the keenness of Saudi leadership in playing a role in uniting the ranks of Muslims. Al-Asheikh said the meeting aims to strengthen communication with influencers in the Muslim world to exchange views and increase cooperation.
Sheikh Ashyrov praised the efforts of Saudi Arabia under the leadership of King Salman and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman to serve Muslims all over the world. The Russian Muslim scholar condemned the attacks on Saudi Aramco oil facilities. He said targeting the Kingdom is targeting all Muslims around the world.