Russia to apply as observer for OIC

The Central Clerical Department of the Muslims of Russia completely supported the proposal of the President of Russia V. V. Putin to join the Organization of Islamic Conference, the Press service of the Department of external relations of the Central Clerical Department of the Muslims of Russia.

“The Russian Muslims, being no less important ethnocultural part of the population, contribute their talent, wisdom and abilities, strength and energy and sometimes even lives to revival and establishing of their state- the Russian Federation. The fact that Russia will join the OIC, to our opinion, will be a historic step towards becoming a leading world power in modern conditions, and undoubtedly will be a timely response to the global threat of terrorism and dissemination of extremism in the world. Russian and the OIC as one of the most powerful geopolitical and civilization poles can become the guarantee of peace and stability in the world”,- said the deputy chairman of the Central Clerical Department of the Muslims of Russia, Mufti of Perm and the Perm region Muhammedghali Khuzin.