The announcement was made by Iran's head of Organization of Culture and Islamic Communication (OCIC), Mehdi Mostafavi, currently on a visit to the Russian capital.

In a meeting with head of Russian Muftis Council, Ravil Einoddin, the Iranian official delivered the fund to the Russian official who appreciated Iran's assistance in completion and development of Moscow's Grand Mosque on behalf of the Russian Muslims.

Later on Tuesday, Mostafavi is scheduled to sign a 3-year cultural cooperation program with Russian Head of Cinema and Culture Agency Mikhail Shevidkoy.

IRNA