Oman minister visits Islamic varsity

Islamabad : Oman’s Minister of Awqaf and Religious Affairs Abdullah bin Mohammed bin Abdullah Al Salmi visited International Islamic University (IIU) on Tuesday where a luncheon reception was held in his honour at Faisal Masjid campus.

The reception was also attended by the Ambassador of Oman, Federal Minister for Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony Noor ul Haq Qadri, IIUI Rector Dr. Masoom Yasinzai, IIU President Dr. Ahmed Yousif Al-Draiweesh and other important personalities.

Speaking on the occasion, Shiekh Abdullah bin Mohammed bin Abdullah Al Salmi said the educational institution posses a pivotal role in unity of Muslim world.

He said cooperation between Pakistani and Omani educational institution on religion is the need of hour.

He also hailed services of the IIU, while he thanked IIU leadership for a warm welcome at university.

IIU Rector Dr. Masoom Yasinzai said the university would hold a conference with the cooperation of Omani universities.

He said there are many opportunities available for cooperation between the varsities of both countries. He also thanked the Minister for his visit to the IIU.

Dr. Ahmed Yousif Al Draiweesh said the IIU will be among front ranks to cooperate with the educational institutions of Oman and its ministry for religious affairs. He apprised about the introduction of university in which he told about IIU faculties, its vision and future objectives.

At the end, a souvenir on the behalf of university leadership was presented to the Minister of Oman.