politics
April 7, 2026
Strengthening ties with Islamic countries among Russia's priorities, Lavrov says
The foreign minister emphasized that interethnic and interfaith harmony "has been and remains the most important element of the centuries-old Russian statehood"
TL;DR
- Strengthening ties with friendly Islamic civilization is an absolute priority for Russia's foreign policy.
- Promoting dialogue with the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) is also a key objective.
- Interethnic and interfaith harmony is described as the most important element of Russian statehood.
- Islam is considered an integral part of Russia's spiritual, historical, and cultural heritage.
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