Saudi Arabian Islamic Affairs Minister concludes visit to Maldives

Minister of Islamic Affairs, Endowment and Dawa of Saudi Arabia, Salih bin Abdul Azeez bin Mohamed, has concluded his visit to the Maldives, made on an invitation extended by President Abdulla Yameen.

Salih was accompanied to the airport by Minister of Islamic Affairs Dr Ahmed Ziyad Bagir.

During the three-day visit, the two countries discussed strengthening cooperation in terms of encouraging Islam, increasing religious awareness, and other issues related to Islam.

Salih also paid a courtesy call on President Yameen, and participated in the opening ceremony of a religious scholars conference organised by Ministry of Islamic Affairs.