A regular session of the Presidium of the Interreligious Council of Russia took place in Moscow

On 15 March 2006, a regular session of the Presidium of the Interreligious Council of Russia (ICR) took place in the Pilgrims’ Centre of the Moscow Patriarchate.

Members of the Presidium discussed preparation for the World Summit of Religious Leaders to be held in Moscow on 4-5 July 2006. The ICR Presidium acts as the summit preparatory committee. Headquarters for preparation of the summit were set up. The next session of the IRC Presidium will elaborate the IRC position at the summit.

Also discussed were negative aspects of gambling business in Russia. A pertinent IRC statement will be presented to the State Duma.