MWL Asserts Key Principles in Building Bridges of Peace

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi receives Muslim World League (MWL) Secretary General Mohammed al-Issa (Asharq Al-Awsat)
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi receives Muslim World League (MWL) Secretary General Mohammed al-Issa (Asharq Al-Awsat)
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MWL Asserts Key Principles in Building Bridges of Peace

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi receives Muslim World League (MWL) Secretary General Mohammed al-Issa (Asharq Al-Awsat)
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi receives Muslim World League (MWL) Secretary General Mohammed al-Issa (Asharq Al-Awsat)

Muslim World League (MWL) Secretary General Mohammed al-Issa asserted the sublime values of Islam, including fundamental principles in building bridges of understanding and peace between civilizations to enhance friendship and cooperation between nations and peoples.

Issa was speaking at a ceremony hosted by the India Islamic Cultural Center in the presence of Islamic religious leaders, muftis, scholars, intellectuals, and religious leaders of various faiths.

He began a visit to the Indian capital, New Delhi, and held a series of meetings that addressed several issues and prospects for enhancing cooperation.

He met the Indian Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, at the presidential residence in New Delhi and discussed several issues, including religious diversity within the framework of the country's national constitution.

During his lecture at the center, Issa stressed that the Islamic component in India is proud of its patriotism, state institutions, and belonging to the Indian nation.

He asserted that religious awareness should be a tool to promote understanding, coexistence, and cooperation with mutual appreciation and love.

Issa addressed Islamic values, reviewing multiple models of civilizational advancement and indicating that they called for building bridges of understanding and peace between civilizations to enhance friendship and cooperation between nations and peoples.

The Secretary General asserted that a Muslim is led by his faith and realizes that diversity does not mean fear of others or hatred towards them.

For his part, the National Security Adviser welcomed the MWL Secretary-General, stressing that dialogue is the only way to deal with differences under coexistence and common interests.



Qatar's Emir Makes Cabinet Reshuffle

Qatar's Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani. QNA
Qatar's Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani. QNA
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Qatar's Emir Makes Cabinet Reshuffle

Qatar's Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani. QNA
Qatar's Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani. QNA

Qatar's Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani on Tuesday appointed the CEO of the Qatar Investment Authority (QIA), Mansour Ibrahim al-Mahmoud, as the country's next minister of health.

The Emir appointed Mohammed Saif Saeed al Suwaidi as QIA's next CEO.

As part of Tuesday's cabinet shuffle, Qatar's Emir also appointed Sheikh Faisal bin Thani bin Faisal Al Thani as the country's new minister of commerce and industry.
Sheikh Faisal is QIA's chief of Asia-Pacific and Africa investments and the chairman of Qatari telecoms group Ooredoo. It is unclear if he will remain in those roles.
The Emir appointed Lolwah bint Rashid Al-Khater as the new education minister. She served previously as minister of state for international cooperation and led Qatar's global humanitarian efforts, especially in Gaza and Lebanon.