RIYADH: Dr. Mohammed bin Abdulkarim Al-Issa, secretary general of the Muslim World League and chairman of the Muslim Scholars Association, received a delegation from the US Congress, headed by Congressman Andre Carson, at the MWL sub-headquarters in Riyadh.
The two sides discussed several topics related to enhancing friendship and cooperation between nations and peoples to combat extremism and overcome cultural differences.
The US delegation commended the MWL’s initiative at the UN headquarters in New York City to build bridges between the East and the West, and create a more understanding and peaceful world. The league’s position regarding the Gaza war was also highlighted, with Al-Issa condemning the killing of women and children in blatant violation of international humanitarian law.
Al-Issa also received Dr. Gohar Ejaz, Pakistani minister of commerce, industries and production and interior minister, accompanied by Aftab Akbar Durrani, Pakistan’s interior secretary, at the league’s sub-headquarters in Riyadh.
The two sides discussed several topics of common interest on the Islamic and international levels, as well as prospects for cooperation.
Ejaz praised the MWL’s pivotal role in conveying the true message of Islam to the world and fulfilling its duty to represent Muslim nations in international forums.
Al-Issa stressed the historic and long-standing relations between Saudi Arabia and Pakistan, as well as the ties between Pakistan and MWL, affirming Pakistan’s significant position regarding Islamic principles. He expressed his gratitude to the efforts of its scholars in the MWL journey, which is considered one of Saudi Arabia's good deeds that it established and gifted to the Islamic world. The great inspiration of Saudi Vision 2030 and its achievements in the Kingdom’s comprehensive transformation, especially its leading role in the world, was also commended.
