MOSCOW, NOV 27: /DNA/ – The Speaker of the National Assembly of Pakistan, Sardar Ayaz Sadiq today held a meeting with the Deputy Chairman of the Council of Muftis, Damir Mukhetdinov at the Moscow Cathedral Mosque.

The Speaker, while highlighting the positive momentum in Pakistan-Russian relations, appreciated Russia’s growing relations with the Muslim world. The Speaker welcomed Russia’s stance on Islamophobia and President Putin’s statement on respect for holy religious personalities.

The Speaker further expressed admiration for inter-faith harmony and peaceful coexistence of multiple faiths in Russia.

On the topic of Palestine issue, both sides expressed solidarity with the Palestinian people.

Both sides also agreed to continue cooperation in the religio-cultural sphere.

Speaker of the National Assembly of Pakistan, Sardar Ayaz Sadiq, is undertaking an official visit to Moscow from 27-29 November on the invitation of his Russian counterpart.