Minister of State for Religious Affairs & Inter-Faith Harmony
of Pakistan, Pir Muhammad Amin Ul Hasnat Shah, met with the President of
Religious Affairs of Turkey (Diyanet), Prof. Dr. Ali Erba?, says a press
release received here today from Turkey.
Minister Pir
Muhammad Amin Ul Hasnat Shah congratulated Prof. Dr. Ali Erba? on his
appointment as the President of Turkish Diyanet. While referring to the
deep-rooted and brotherly Pakistan-Turkey ties, he said these relations
are anchored
firmly in common faith and shared history. He hoped that both countries
would work together for the common causes of the Muslim Ummah. The Minister also
appreciated Turkey’s role as OIC Chair in raising voice for the plight of
Muslims of Kashmir, Palestine and Mayanmar.
Pir Muhammad Amin
Ul Hasnat Shah also informed about the International Seerat Conference being
organized on the occasion of Eid Milad-un-Nabi in Islamabad on 2 December 2017 and
personally delivered an invitation to Prof. Dr. Ali Erba? to participate in the
event.
Warmly welcoming
Minister Amin Ul Hasnat Shah, Diyanet President Prof. Dr. Ali Erba? said the
abiding ties of brotherhood between Turkey and Pakistan are deeply entrenched
in history. He emphasized that Turkey will not forget the support given by
the people of Pakistan to the people of Turkey during the War of Independence.
Diyanet President said that Pakistan has a special place in the hearts of all
Turks. He expressed his deep thanks for the invitation, and said it would
be a privilege for him to attend the Conference and interact with Pakistani and
international scholars during one of his first visits abroad after assuming office.
The two dignitaries
exchanged views on ways to further promoting bilateral cooperation between
their respective institutions. They agreed
to enhance regular exchanges of religious scholars and students. This would
benefit both sides in learning from each other’s experiences and best
practices. Turkish
side also offered to explore more opportunities for increasing the number of
Pakistani students to study in Turkey on scholarship.
Ambassador of Pakistan Muhammad Syrus Qazi attended the meeting,
held at the Diyanet office in Ankara. Diyanet’s senior officials were also
present in the meeting.
Minister Pir Muhammad Amin Ul Hasnat Shah also called on Dr.
Ibrahim Altan, Director General of Turkish Red Crescent (Turk Kizilayi) and
discussed projects to ameliorate human sufferings in the region.