Russia cherishes the long-standing, deep-rooted relations with the Islamic world, which are now tending to expand. Russian President Vladimir Putin announced this on 17th December at the annual press conference.

Mufti Sheikh Rawil Gainutdin sent a letter of congratulations to King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa of Bahrain on the occasion of the celebration of the National Day of the Kingdom of Bahrain and the accession of the King to the throne.

Prince Hassan bin Talal of Jordan on the problems in relations between the West and the Islamic world.

Last week, the Council of Ministers of France approved the bill "On strengthening Republican principles", which caused a heated discussion not only within the country, but also within the world Islamic Ummah (community). If adopted, the law should strengthen state control over the activities of religious organizations to ensure their compliance with republican principles.

10th December 2020, the XVI Muslim International Forum "The culture of encounter: religious ethics during the pandemic" was held online on the platform of the Religious Board of Muslims of the Russian Federation. Ahmed al-Dubayan, Director General of the Islamic cultural center of London, highly appreciated the experience and efforts of the organizers.

"Meeting culture" – a concept proposed by the Catholic Church by Pope Francis-is a mutually enriching and educational process. It is based on genuine communication-a dialogue in which all participants are simultaneously ready to" give "and"receive".
Cardinal Miguel Angel Ayuso Guixot,, President of the Pontifical Council for interreligious dialogue and prefect of the Commission on religious relations with Muslims, spoke about this at the XVI Muslim International Forum "culture of encounter: religious ethics during the pandemic".