- Russia was chosen as the site of the summit because it has been a model of religious and ethnic harmony in recent years, according to the MWL
- The fifth session, held in Grozny, discussed the foundations of religious and ethnic relations in Russia and the country鈥檚 relationship with the Islamic world
MOSCOW: In a first in the history of Russia, the Muslim World League (MWL) launched an international conference in Moscow on religious peace and coexistence.
Participants from 43 countries, including senior muftis, scholars, intellectuals and politicians, took part in the three-day summit, which included a session in the Chechen capital Grozny.
Russia was chosen as the site of the summit because it has been a model of religious and ethnic harmony in recent years, according to the MWL.
Russian officials said that Islam is an integral part of the country鈥檚 culture.
The MWL conference promoted values of coexistence and peace, and emphasized the importance of 鈥渨orking in the common humanitarian and national circle.鈥�
The summit鈥檚 six main sessions included 鈥淩ussian Muslims and the Community of Peace,鈥� 鈥淭errorism and Extremism,鈥� and a panel discussion on the role of social and religious organizations in spreading moderation.
抖阴短视频鈥檚 efforts to combat terrorism, and attempts by terrorist organizations to target youth through social media were also discussed.
The fifth session, held in Grozny, discussed the foundations of religious and ethnic relations in Russia and the country鈥檚 relationship with the Islamic world.