October 13, at the session of Board of the World Congress of Tatars, the first meeting of the Council of Coordination of centralized religious organizations was held. This Council has been elected to by decision of the V All-Russian Forum of Tatar religious leaders.

The meeting was conducted by Chairman of the Board, rector of the Russian Islamic Institute Rafik Mukhammetshin. Of the 17 members of the Council, 14 were present.

The meeting discussed the challenges facing the Council, heard proposals.

In addition to members of the Board, the meeting was attended by Chairman of the Executive Board of the World Congress of Tatars Rinat Zakirov and officer of the President of Tatarstan Il’nur Gataullin.