PM stresses MWL's role in Muslim unity

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday underscored the Muslim World League's (MWL) role in promoting interfaith and religious dialogue to address challenges confronting the Muslim world, including regional tensions involving Iran and the Gulf states, the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, and issues affecting Muslim communities worldwide.

The development came as MWL Secretary General Sheikh Dr Mohammad bin Abdulkarim Al-Issa called on the premier at the PM House and discussed matters of mutual interest.

The secretary general was accompanied by Saudi Ambassador to Pakistan Nawaf Saeed Al Malky.

The premier welcomed Dr Al-Issa and thanked him for his participation in the OIC Ministerial Conference on Women.

He appreciated the role of the MWL in promoting the true and moderate image of Islam, fostering unity among the Ummah, and advancing the message of tolerance, fraternity, and interfaith harmony across the world.

He further commended the secretary general's personal leadership in steering the League's global outreach and reaffirmed Pakistan's continued support for its initiatives.

The prime minister recalled Dr Al-Issa's earlier visits to Pakistan and his contributions, including the hosting of the International Summit on Girls' Education held in Islamabad, and expressed satisfaction over the continued collaboration between Pakistan and the MWL on education, interfaith dialogue, and countering extremism and Islamophobia.

He conveyed regards to The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques His Majesty King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and his good wishes for His Royal Highness Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud.

Dr. Al-Issa thanked the premier for the hospitality and lauded Pakistan's leadership role within the Muslim world. He reaffirmed the MWL's commitment to deepening cooperation with Pakistan.