MOSCOW – Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman, currently on an official visit to Russia, received at his residence here tonight, the Grand Mufti of the Central Religious Department for Russia's Muslims Sheikh Tala'at Tajjuddin, accompanied by various prominent Islamic figures, in Russia Saudi Press Agency reported on Saturday evening.

During the audience, the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques underscored the importance of activating communication and dialogue among followers of all faith and different cultures, to bolster principles of tolerance and fight extremism, in order to bring about international security and peace.

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman received at his guest residence here today President of Bashkiria Rustem Khamitov, Saudi Press Agency said on Saturday.

During the meeting, they discussed bilateral relations and aspects of cooperation, in all fields.