Medvedev congratulates Caucasus Muslim leader on birthday

MOSCOW. Nov 6 (Interfax) - Russian President Dmitry Medvedev has
congratulated the chairman of the Caucasus Muslim Board and the co-
chairman of the CIS Inter-religious Council, Allahshukur Pashazadeh, on
his 60th birthday and 30 years since the title of Sheikh ul-Islam was
bestowed on him, the Kremlin press office said on Friday.
Medvedev called Pashazadeh to wish him health and success in his
noble service and informed him that he signed yesterday a decree
awarding Pashazadeh with the order of honor.
"It was noted that this award is the highest assessment of his
enlightening and spiritual mission, his active contribution to the
development of the inter-religious dialog and to the strengthening of
Russian-Azerbaijani cooperation," the press office said in a statement.
Having thanked the president for his message and award, Sheik ul-
Islam Pashazadeh expressed his firm intention to continue his active
efforts for stronger friendship, mutual understanding and trust between
the people of Russia and Azerbaijan.
Medvedev also sent a congratulatory message to Pashazadeh.