President Asif Ali Zardari met with Dr Mohammad bin Abdulkarim Al-Issa, Secretary-General of the Muslim World League (MWL) and Chairman of the Organisation of Muslim Scholars, on Friday. The President lauded the League’s efforts in countering extremism and Islamophobia, and highlighted its growing collaboration with Pakistan in education, women’s empowerment, and humanitarian relief.
He described the MWL-hosted International Conference on Girls’ Education in Muslim Communities, held earlier this year in Islamabad, as a major step toward strengthening intellectual and moral foundations in the Muslim world. The President also noted the jointly inaugurated Seerat-un-Nabi Museum as a symbol of shared reverence for the life and message of the Holy Prophet (peace be upon him).
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President Zardari welcomed the proposed cooperation agreement between the MWL and Pakistan’s Ministry of Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony, stressing the importance of a coordinated approach in health, education, and humanitarian work. He reaffirmed Pakistan’s support for the Palestinian cause and appreciated the peace efforts led by Saudi Arabia and the MWL, including recent initiatives aimed at achieving a lasting ceasefire, Israeli withdrawal, and reconstruction of Gaza.
The President described Pakistan’s relationship with Saudi Arabia as historic and rooted in mutual faith and respect, expressing optimism about expanding cooperation in defence, trade, investment, and energy.
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Dr Al-Issa said Pakistan holds a special place in the hearts of the Saudi people and called the recent defence cooperation agreement between the two nations a reflection of deep trust and strategic partnership. He also paid tribute to the late Shaheed Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto and praised President Zardari’s political career.
The meeting was attended by several officials, including Senator Sherry Rehman and Maulana Tahir Ashrafi. The engagement reaffirmed Pakistan’s intent to deepen cooperation with global Islamic welfare bodies like the MWL and to promote dialogue, tolerance, and humanitarian collaboration.
