Issa Launches MWL's Relief Campaign In Islamabad

Secretary-General of the Muslim World League (MWL) Dr. Mohammad bin Abdulkarim Al-Issa met in Islamabad with the Pakistani Minister of Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony, Mufti Abdul Shakoor (Asharq Al-Awsat)
Secretary-General of the Muslim World League (MWL) Dr. Mohammad bin Abdulkarim Al-Issa met in Islamabad with the Pakistani Minister of Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony, Mufti Abdul Shakoor (Asharq Al-Awsat)
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Issa Launches MWL's Relief Campaign In Islamabad

Secretary-General of the Muslim World League (MWL) Dr. Mohammad bin Abdulkarim Al-Issa met in Islamabad with the Pakistani Minister of Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony, Mufti Abdul Shakoor (Asharq Al-Awsat)
Secretary-General of the Muslim World League (MWL) Dr. Mohammad bin Abdulkarim Al-Issa met in Islamabad with the Pakistani Minister of Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony, Mufti Abdul Shakoor (Asharq Al-Awsat)

Secretary-General of the Muslim World League (MWL), Chairman of the Association of Muslim Scholars, Dr. Mohammad bin Abdulkarim Al-Issa, launched on Saturday from Islamabad the MWL’s urgent campaign for the relief of the Pakistani people.

The campaign aims to secure food, housing and health needs of tens of thousands of people affected by the floods in different Pakistani provinces.

Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif warmly received Al-Issa and the accompanying delegations in the Pakistani capital where the two men reviewed the conditions of people affected by the floods.

Sharif expressed appreciation for the Association’s visit “in these difficult circumstances” that Pakistan is going through. The PM then praised the MWL's efforts in spreading the culture of tolerance and peace, which reflects the true image of Islam.

“I proudly follow your efforts, and we thank you for your great role in bringing together the nation’s scholars and highlighting the true face of Islam,” Sharif said.

For his part, Al-Issa thanked the Pakistani PM, affirming the MWL’s pride in performing its Islamic and humanitarian duty towards the Pakistani people, which represents the compassion and affection of Muslims among themselves.

Al-Issa arrived in Pakistan on Wednesday to attend the International Seerat-un-Nabi Conference.

On Saturday, he met with the Pakistani Minister of Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony, Mufti Abdul Shakoor. During the meeting, the two men discussed a number of issues related to Islamic affairs and humanitarian work in the region, and prospects for bilateral cooperation in this regard.

Shakoor lauded the MWL’s role in serving Islamic causes, resolving the issues of Muslim minorities around the world and its efforts to promote unity among Muslims.



Sultan Haitham, Erdogan Discuss Bilateral Ties and Regional Issues


Turkish President receives Oman’s Sultan at the Presidential Palace in Ankara (Turkish Presidency)
Turkish President receives Oman’s Sultan at the Presidential Palace in Ankara (Turkish Presidency)
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Sultan Haitham, Erdogan Discuss Bilateral Ties and Regional Issues


Turkish President receives Oman’s Sultan at the Presidential Palace in Ankara (Turkish Presidency)
Turkish President receives Oman’s Sultan at the Presidential Palace in Ankara (Turkish Presidency)

Türkiye and Oman agreed to deepen cooperation and increase trade to $5 billion. They also backed efforts to secure a ceasefire in Gaza, similar to a recent deal in Lebanon.

“We aim to raise our trade volume with Oman to $5 billion, in line with our available potential. A new era of energy cooperation will commence as liquefied natural gas (LNG) supplies from Oman to Türkiye begin in July 2025,” said Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.

Erdogan welcomed Oman’s Sultan Haitham bin Tariq in Ankara on Thursday, marking the first official visit by an Omani Sultan to Türkiye. Erdogan said he plans to visit Oman in the future.

He thanked Sultan Haitham for Oman’s support after Türkiye’s earthquake last year and praised his efforts to promote regional peace, especially in Yemen. Erdogan also stressed the importance of strengthening ties between the two nations in all areas.

Erdogan called for stronger institutional ties with Oman, announcing 10 agreements in areas such as trade, health, culture, agriculture, and defense. He praised Oman for choosing Turkish defense products and noted that Turkish contractors have handled $7 billion worth of projects in Oman, with potential to support Oman’s “Vision 2040.”

The leaders also discussed regional issues, including US President Joe Biden’s Gaza ceasefire initiative, which Erdogan called “important but overdue.” He stressed the need for an immediate and lasting truce in Gaza and reaffirmed Türkiye’s support for peace efforts.

Sultan Haitham said Oman is committed to deepening ties with Türkiye and increasing trade to $5 billion.

The Omani leader highlighted the importance of regional security and cooperation during talks with Erdogan. He voiced Oman’s support for Türkiye’s stance on key international issues and stressed the need to pursue a two-state solution for Palestine to ensure justice and peace.

Erdogan welcomed Sultan Haitham in Ankara with an official ceremony at the presidential palace. The leaders oversaw the signing of 10 agreements aimed at strengthening ties between the two nations.