The Royal Embassy of Saudi Arabia hosted a lavish Iftar dinner on the other day in honor of the Secretary-General of Muslim World League (MWL), Dr Mohammad bin Abdulkarim Al-Issa at a local hotel. Dr. Al-Issa is currently on an official trip to Pakistan from April 7 to 16, 2024, aiming to strengthen bilateral ties and promote interfaith harmony.
The reception was graced by the presence of several esteemed guests, including Minister for Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony, Chaudhry Salik Hussain, and Minister for Petroleum and Energy, Musadik Malik. Also in attendance were prominent figures such as, Chairman of the Pakistan Ulema Council Hafiz Muhammad Tahir Mehmood Ashrafi, Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Sami Chairman Maulana Hamid-ul-Haq Haqqani, Chairman of Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee, Maulana Syed Muhammad Abdul Khabir Azad, Senator Maulana Abdul Ghafoor Haideri, and Senator Mushahid Hussain Sayed.
Notable religious scholars and leaders representing diverse schools of thought also marked their presence at the event.
The gathering provided a platform for meaningful discussions on fostering interfaith understanding and cooperation.
Participants exchanged views on the significance of promoting tolerance and dialogue in today’s global context, emphasizing the importance of mutual respect and understanding among different religious communities.
During his visit, Dr. Mohammad bin Abdulkarim Al-Issa is expected to engage in a series of meetings with Pakistani officials and religious leaders to discuss avenues for collaboration in areas of mutual interest.
