He was warmly welcomed by the Indian Islamic diverse categories to be the first religious figure from outside India to ascend the Great Mosque’s pulpit in nearly 400 years.
The two sides discussed several issues of common concern, namely efforts to build bridges between nations and peoples, and the importance of practical cooperation and communication between religious leaders in confronting the ideas and calls for the civilizational clash.
Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman, prime minister, too sent a cable of condolence and sympathy to Indonesian President Joko Widodo on the victims of the powerful earthquake that hit Western Java island, killing and injuring hundreds.
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