Global Peace
PM for united efforts of Muslim countries
Director General of Islamic World Academy of Sciences (IAS) Dr Moneef R Zou'bi meets Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina at the latter's office in the capital yesterday. Photo: PID
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina yesterday emphasised on the united efforts of the Muslim countries to ensure welfare of the people and establish peace around the world. The prime minister came up with the view when Director General of Islamic World Academy of Sciences (IAS) Dr Moneef R Zou'bi met her at her office. PM's Press Secretary Abul Kalam Azad briefed reporters after the meeting. During the meeting, Azad said the prime minister and the IAS DG discussed issues relating to development of the Muslim Ummah. Moneef invited Hasina to attend the 19th Conference of Islamic World Academy of Sciences scheduled to be held in Dhaka next May as the chief guest. Sheikh Hasina accepted the invitation. The IAS DG said 56 OIC member states would participate in the conference. Hasina lauded the contributions of IAS to the OIC countries in achieving socioeconomic advancement through the prudent use of science and technology.
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