Kazakhstan president receives Muslim World League chief in Astana

Dr. Mohammed bin Abdulkarim Al-Issa (L) and Kassym-Jomart Tokayev in Astana. (SPA)
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Updated 16 September 2025
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Kazakhstan president receives Muslim World League chief in Astana

  • Al-Issa expressed his gratitude to Tokayev, viewing the recognition as a tribute to the league’s global efforts rooted in the values of Islam and its message of coexistence

ASTANA: Muslim World League Secretary-General Dr. Mohammed bin Abdulkarim Al-Issa was recently received by President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev at the Presidential Palace in Astana.

Al-Issa was awarded the Order of Friendship by Kazakhstan “in recognition of his efforts to strengthen friendship between peoples, consolidate interfaith cooperation, and promote religious understanding and peace,” Saudi Press Agency reported on Tuesday. 

Al-Issa expressed his gratitude to Tokayev, viewing the recognition as a tribute to the league’s global efforts rooted in the values of Islam and its message of coexistence.

 


Eritrean president tours Saudi port operations in Jeddah

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Eritrean president tours Saudi port operations in Jeddah

  • Afwerki received a presentation on the Red Sea Gateway Terminal, a national company specializing in maritime transport and logistics

JEDDAH: Eritrean President Isaias Afwerki visited Jeddah Islamic Port on Saturday, where he was welcomed by Saudi Ports Authority President Suliman Al-Mazroua.

During the visit, Afwerki received a presentation on the Red Sea Gateway Terminal, a national company specializing in maritime transport and logistics, highlighting its key operations and advanced technological systems.

He toured the company’s facilities and was briefed on the latest technologies and efficiency measures that enhance capacity and competitiveness of Saudi ports, the Saudi Press Agency reported.

The visit reinforces the Kingdom’s commitment to strengthening regional and international cooperation in maritime transport and logistics, supporting its ports as strategic hubs for global trade in line with Vision 2030.

Later on Saturday, the Eritrean president departed Jeddah. He was seen off at King Abdulaziz International Airport by Makkah Deputy Gov. Prince Saud bin Mishaal and other senior officials.

On Wednesday, Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman met Afwerki in Riyadh. They reviewed bilateral relations, prospects for cooperation across various fields, and other issues of mutual interest.