Secretary-General of Muslim World League condemns Pahalgam terror attack

The Secretary-General of Muslim World League, Sheikh Dr Mohammed bin Abdulkarim Al-Issa on Wednesday condemned the deadly Pahalgam terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir that left 26 people, mostly tourists, dead.

Al-Issa called on Prime Minister Narendra Modi while he was in Jeddah, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) informed.

He strongly condemned the ghastly terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir and offered deepest condolences on the innocent lives lost, the MEA said.

The Prime Minister recalled his meeting with the Secretary General in July 2023 in New Delhi, the MEA said.

“He appreciated the role of Muslim World League in promoting tolerant values, advocating moderation and advancing social cohesion and harmony. Recalling India’s age-old philosophy of Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam [the World is one Family] Prime Minister noted that India as a multi-cultural, multi-lingual, multi-ethnic and multi-religious society, celebrates unity in diversity. India’s incredible diversity is a valuable strength that has given shape to its vibrant society and polity. He commended the firm stand of Muslim World League against extremism, terrorism and violence,” the official readout said.

The Prime Minister also underlined that India attaches high importance to its relations with Saudi Arabia, which has today evolved into an enduring partnership across several domains, the MEA stated.

The close socio-cultural ties form an important facet of this partnership, it added.