Putin: Islam and the Orthodox Church Have Common Values

During his speech at this conference, Putin said the Orthodox Church and Islam have common values.

“Islam and Orthodoxism, as well as other religions, are based on humanistic values and on the mercy of love towards human beings, in respect and justice for human beings”, Putin said at this conference, which was meant to promote interethnic and interreligious dialogue between Russia and Kyrgyzstan.

The Russian president added it is very important to preserve ties between the two countries and for future generations and strengthen the role of religious organisations in protecting and promoting spiritual, moral and family values.

“Islami is the second most common religion in Russia after the Orthodoxs and is expected to double over the next 15 years. While the majority of Kyrgyzstan's population is Muslim”, writes B92, the Periscope broadcast.

And during this conference, Russian Ambassador to Kyrgyzstan Nikolai Udovicenco, who encouraged co-operation between government agencies and religious organisations to strengthen <x0). / PERISCOP