JEDDAH: Comoros President Azali Assoumani hosted a delegation from the Muslim World League (MWL) headed by Mohammed bin Abdul Karim Al-Issa, MWL secretary-general, in the Comoros Islands capital, Moroni.

Assoumani lauded the efforts of the MWL in Africa, while Al-Issa praised the president for sponsoring a symposium held by the MWL, which was attended by a large congregation of African scientists.

He said the league would be ready to liaise with Comorian scientists and intellectuals to tackle all forms of extremist thought, while adding that the MWL was keen on raising awareness about Islam, especially among youth.

Al-Issa also met with Mohammed Hussein, justice and Islamic affairs minister, Abdo Hussain, Comoros Parliament speaker, and the Comoros mufti, Sheikh Taher Al-Jamal Al-Lail.