Moscow: Iran's Ambassador to Russia Kazem Jalali and Head of the Spiritual Assembly of Muslims of Russia, Mufti of Moscow Albir Hazrat Krganov, have discussed developing religious cooperation. During their meeting, they emphasized maintaining synergy within the Islamic world and independent countries against the deceptive and unilateral policies of the West.

According to Islamic Republic News Agency, Jalali criticized the West's support for Israeli actions and their double standards regarding human rights. He asserted that the West, under the guise of human rights, supports acts of violence in Gaza and Lebanon. In contrast, Iran, Russia, and China stand against such deceit, advocating for multilateralism as the future path for global relations. Jalali also reaffirmed Iran's commitment to defending the integrity of Islam, both Shia and Sunni, and expressed willingness for Iranian religious centers to collaborate with Russian institutions through joint courses and exchanges of professors.

Krganov expressed satisfaction with the strengthening bilateral relations between Iran and Russia. He stated that the cooperation between Islamic countries and Russia, especially under sanctions, demonstrates Islam's respect for human rights. He welcomed the idea of close cooperation between the religious centers of the two nations and highlighted the importance of vigilance against discord between Shia and Sunni communities. Krganov acknowledged Iran's valuable experience in promoting the proximity of Islamic schools of thought and expressed eagerness to share these experiences.

Both leaders also stressed the importance of preserving spiritual and traditional values in the face of new technologies and artificial intelligence.