Grand mosque imam meets president of Assembly of North Macedonia

Afrim Gashi (R) receives Maher Al-Muaiqly in Skopje. (Supplied)
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Updated 06 December 2025
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Grand mosque imam meets president of Assembly of North Macedonia

  • Al-Muaiqly’s visit was part of a Ministry of Islamic Affairs, Dawah and Guidance program to strengthen ties with religious and official institutions worldwide

SKOPJE: The Imam of the Grand Mosque of Makkah, Maher Al-Muaiqly, met with Afrim Gashi, president of the Assembly of North Macedonia, in Skopje recently, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Saturday.

Al-Muaiqly’s visit was part of a Ministry of Islamic Affairs, Dawah and Guidance program to strengthen ties with religious and official institutions worldwide.

Gashi thanked the Saudi leadership for its efforts to serve Islam and Muslims and praised the Kingdom’s role in promoting peace and moderation. He added that the imam’s visit was “a reflection of the deep-rooted cooperation between the two countries,” the SPA reported. 

Al-Muaiqly, meanwhile, “reaffirmed Saudi Arabia’s commitment to supporting Islamic affairs and engaging Muslim communities,” according to the SPA. 

 


Prince Faisal meets Syrian FM on sidelines of Munich conference

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Prince Faisal meets Syrian FM on sidelines of Munich conference

  • Prince Faisal welcomed comprehensive agreement in Syria and reiterated Kingdom’s support for ongoing reconciliation efforts

MUNICH: Prince Faisal bin Farhan, Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs, met with Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad Al-Shaibani and his delegation on the sidelines of the Munich Security Conference on Saturday, with talks focusing on bilateral relations and regional developments.

According to a foreign ministry statement, the meeting reviewed ties between the two countries, as well as relations between the two peoples. 

Prince Faisal welcomed the comprehensive agreement in Syria, which includes the integration of institutions of the Autonomous Administration into Syrian state institutions.

The Saudi foreign minister also reiterated the Kingdom’s support for efforts by the Syrian government to preserve the country’s sovereignty, unity, and territorial integrity.

Discussions further covered the latest regional developments and ongoing efforts to enhance security, stability, and development across the Middle East region.