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.



Saudi Chief of Staff Chairs Saudi-Turkish Military Committee Meeting

A view of the Saudi capital Riyadh. (SPA)
A view of the Saudi capital Riyadh. (SPA)
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Saudi Chief of Staff Chairs Saudi-Turkish Military Committee Meeting

A view of the Saudi capital Riyadh. (SPA)
A view of the Saudi capital Riyadh. (SPA)

The Saudi-Turkish Joint Military Committee held its sixth meeting in the Turkish capital, Ankara, reported the Saudi Press Agency on Saturday.

The meeting was chaired by Saudi Chief of General Staff Lieutenant-General Fayyad bin Hamed Al-Ruwaili and Turkish Chief of General Staff General Metin Gürak.

The officials discussed ways to boost cooperation and coordination between their countries in the defense and military sectors, as well as several other issues of common concern.

The meeting was attended by several high-ranking officers from the Saudi and Turkish armed forces.

Al-Ruwaili also held a meeting with Turkish Minister of National Defense Yaşar Güler for talks on bilateral relations and areas of defense cooperation.