ANKARA, 27
November 2016: Pakistan’s Minister for Religious Affairs & Inter Faith
Harmony, Sardar Muhammad Yousaf, met with the President of Religious Affairs of
Turkey (Diyanet), Prof. Dr. Mehmet Gormez, and exchanged views on ways to
further deepen bilateral cooperation, particularly between their respective
institutions.
Sardar Muhammad
Yousaf highlighted the deep-rooted, multifaceted fraternal ties between Pakistan and Turkey, anchored firmly in common faith and shared
history. He apprised the Turkish dignitary of the measures taken by Pakistan in the domain of religious affairs -- such
as establishment of Ulema and Mashaikh Council for promoting religious and
inter-faith harmony, reform of religious education, and enhanced arrangements
for Hajj and Umra. He also informed about the International Seerat Conference
being organized on Eid Milad-un-Nabi at Lahore and personally delivered an invitation
to Prof. Dr. Mehmet Gormez to participate.
Warmly welcoming
Minister Sardar Yousaf, Diyanet President Prof. Dr. Mehmet Gormez underscored the
abiding ties of brotherhood between Turkey and Pakistan and the tradition of
mutual support going far back in history. He expressed his deep thanks for the
invitation, noting that it would be a privilege for him to attend the Conference
and interact with Pakistani and international scholars. President Gormez also highlighted the
myriad functions of Diyanet and provided details of the extensive work being
done by it inside Turkey and abroad.
The two dignitaries
emphasized the importance of regular exchanges of religious scholars, officials
and students between Pakistan and Turkey. They agreed that such exchanges would
benefit both sides in learning from each other’s experiences and best
practices.
Ambassador of
Pakistan Sohail Mahmood attended the meeting, held at the Diyanet office in
Ankara. Diyanet’s senior officials were also present on the occasion.
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