RIYADH: The Secretary-General of the Muslim World League Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulkarim Al-Issa met with the President of Ethiopia Sahle-Work Zewde on a visit to Addis Ababa on Tuesday.
Zewde welcomed Al-Issa and his accompanying delegation, praising the efforts of the League and expressing her appreciation for its missions, especially those that promote peace and harmony in diverse societies and provide humanitarian services.
The president highlighted the importance of peaceful coexistence in countries of religious, ethnic, and cultural diversity as well as among all components within the same society.
She also praised the Muslim community in Ethiopia, its efforts to serve society and the state and its effective contributions to development and enlightenment.
Al-Issa thanked Zewde for the “warm reception, for her appreciation and positive sentiments towards the MWL.”
He continued: “I was most pleased with Her Excellency’s fair words about Ethiopian Muslims, and their contributions to the development, enlightenment, and prosperity of Ethiopia.”
Al-Issa was also received by the country’s prime minister Abiy Ahmed and the two officials discussed efforts to enhance religious, intellectual, and community awareness in confronting extremist ideas. They also emphasized the important role of religious leaders in this regard.
The head of the MWL also announced on Thursday the establishment of the Negus Mosque in Ethiopia in tribute to the Abyssinian Muslim King Najashi.
“This historic project was applauded by the Ethiopian government and the Islamic Council,” the MWL said.
