Imam Of Kaaba Calls On PM
ISLAMABAD, Dec 01 (SADA): Chairman Saudi Majlis-e-Shoora and Imam of Kaaba, Sheikh Saleh bin Abdullah, Wednesday called on Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz and praised Pakistan’s role for the Ummah’s welfare.
Abdullah is currently visiting Pakistan to attend the Conference of the Association of Asian Parliament for Peace. He conveyed good wishes and greetings from King Fahd, Crown Prince Abdullah and people of Saudi Arabia to the president, prime minister and people of Pakistan. Sheikh Saleh appreciated the role of Pakistan workers in Saudi Arabia for the development and prosperity of Saudi Arabia.
Welcoming the chairman, the premier said that Pak-Saudi relations are cordial and brotherly and every Pakistani has a great regard and love for Saudi Arabia. He lauded the role of Saudi Arabia for the welfare and well being of the Muslim Ummah. The Prime Minister said there was a need to project the true image of the Ummah as an enlightened people as Islam believes in moderation, tolerance and interfaith harmony. On the request of the Prime Minister Shaikh Saleh bin Abdullah agreed to lead Jumma prayers at Faisal Mosque Islamabad on December 3, 2004.
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