Delhi/Hyderabad, July 12 (Hydnow): Muslim World League secretary-general Mohammad Bin Abdul Karim al-Issa today called on President Droupadi Murmu at the Rashtrapati Bhavan.
Welcoming Al-Issa on his first official visit to India, the President said that India appreciates the role and objectives of the Muslim World League in promoting tolerant values, moderation of consciousness, and inter-faith dialogue.
She stated that India, as a multi-cultural, multi-lingual, multi-ethnic, and multi-religious society, celebrates unity in diversity. “Our more than 200 million Indian Muslim brothers and sisters made us the country with the second largest population of Muslims in the World, an official statement of the External Affairs Ministry said.
President Murmu said that India attaches great importance to its relationship with Saudi Arabia. the two countries have a long-standing history of amicable relations rooted in trade and people-to-people ties. “Both our countries have valuable teachings to share with the world, she added.
India and Saudi Arabia both condemn terrorism in its all forms and are calling for ‘zero tolerance’ against terrorism, she said.
The two leaders agreed that there is a need for a holistic approach to counter terrorism and violent extremism, and this is possible only by engaging with moderate schools of thought. The President appreciated Al-Issa’s stand against extremism, terrorism, and violence.
She expressed confidence that his visit to India would provide more avenues for collaboration with the Muslim World League. Al Issa also met Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday.
The Islamic scholar arrived in India on July 10 on a five-day visit. (Hydnow)
Next Story:
-
BRS Leaders Held Protest Over CM Revanth’s Comments On BRS Women Leaders
BRS leaders staged protest condemning the objectionable comments made by Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy against senior women BRS leaders P Sabitha Indra Reddy and V Sunitha Lakshma Reddy.
-
Strict Action Against People Who Collect Parking Fees Against Rules: GHMC Commissioner
GHMC Commissioner Amrapali Kata said that action has been taken against the malls and multiplexes that are charging parking fees contrary to the rules within the GHMC.
-
Osmania University Rescheduled Telangana SET
Osmania University on Thursday rescheduled the Telangana State Eligibility Test (TG SET), which will now be conducted from September 10 to 13.
-
Heavy Rains Warning In Telangana
The Indian Meteorological Department, (IMD) Hyderabad Center has warned that heavy rains will occur in many districts of Telangana state.
-
Four People Involved In Dacoity Offence Arrested
Maidardevpally and CCS Rajendra Nagar teams proceeded and apprehended the four offenders at Sasthripuram at Sasthripuram namely 1. Aqeel, 2. Adnan, 3. Mohd Saif, 4. Moshin
Now you can get the latest stories from Hydnow every day. Click the link to subscribe. Click to follow Hydnow’s Facebook page and Twitter and Instagram