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MWL Secretary General Meets with US Congress Delegation, Pakistani Minister of Trade

MWL Secretary General Meets with US Congress Delegation, Pakistani Minister of Trade
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MWL Secretary General Meets with US Congress Delegation, Pakistani Minister of Trade

MWL Secretary General Meets with US Congress Delegation, Pakistani Minister of Trade

Secretary-General of Muslim World League (MWL) and Chairman of the Association of Muslim Scholars Sheikh Dr. Mohammed bin Abdulkarim Al-Isa received in Riyadh on Friday a delegation from the US Congress headed by Andrea Carson.

The officials reviewed issues related to strengthening friendship and cooperation among nations and peoples around the world amid unrest and the clash of civilizations.

The meeting praised the MWL conference that was held at the United Nations headquarters in New York that focused on building bridges between East and West and called for a more understanding and peaceful world.

The MWL reiterated its position on the Gaza war, denouncing the horrific killing of women and children in flagrant violation of international humanitarian law.

Also on Friday, Dr. Al-Isa received Pakistan’s Minister of Trade, Industry and Production and Acting Minister of Interior Dr. Jawhar Ijaz and Undersecretary of the Ministry of Interior Dr. Aftab Akbar Durrani.

The officials discussed a number of issues of common interest at the Islamic and international levels and prospects for bilateral cooperation.

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G7 Foreign Ministers Commend US-Ukraine Meeting in Saudi Arabia

Saudi Flag / File/Reuters
Saudi Flag / File/Reuters
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G7 Foreign Ministers Commend US-Ukraine Meeting in Saudi Arabia

Saudi Flag / File/Reuters
Saudi Flag / File/Reuters

The G7 Foreign Ministers of Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom, and the United States as well as the High Representative of the European Union commended the ongoing efforts to achieve a ceasefire in Ukraine, and in particular the meeting on March 11 between the US and Ukraine in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
A statement released after their meeting in Charlevoix, Quebec, Canada, commended Ukraine for its commitment to an immediate ceasefire, SPA reported.

They emphasized that this is an essential step toward achieving a comprehensive, just, and lasting peace in accordance with the Charter of the United Nations. They called on Russia to reciprocate by agreeing to a ceasefire on equal terms.

The statement affirmed their support for the resumption of unhindered humanitarian aid into Gaza and for a permanent ceasefire, emphasizing the imperative for the Palestinian people to have a political horizon reached through a negotiated solution to the conflict with Israel, in a manner that meets their legitimate needs and aspirations and promotes comprehensive peace, stability, and prosperity in the Middle East.
The G7 members also expressed deep concern about the escalation of tensions and hostilities in the West Bank, calling for de-escalation and affirming readiness to engage with Arab countries on their proposals for charting a way forward on the future, reconstructing Gaza, and achieving peace.