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Govt to facilitate Islamic groups to meet King Salman
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Saudi Arabia's King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud is slated to visit Indonesia from March 1 to March 9.
(Bloomberg)
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he government is ready to facilitate the meetings of Islamic organizations with Saudi Arabia’s King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, scheduled to arrive for a state visit in Indonesia on Wednesday, a minister has said.
“The Saudi Arabian king will meet the religious leaders in his visit. This [meeting] is also important,” said Religious Minister Lukman Hakim Saifuddin on Monday, as quoted by kompas.com.
The minister said which Islamic groups that would have an opportunity to meet King Salman were still being discussed. “We are still preparing and discussing the matter. We hope the meetings can take place,” he said.
Lukman further said the government would also facilitate the meeting between King Salman and his delegation members and leaders of other religions.
(Read also: King Salman's visit to Indonesia should benefit both countries: House)
King Salman is scheduled to meet President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo during his state visit from March 1 to 3 before he departs for Bali for a vacation from March 4 to March.9. The king will bring a delegation of 1,500 people, including 25 princes and 10 ministers.
Among issues to be discussed by Saudi Arabian and Indonesian governments include the possible increase in haj quota for Indonesia, improvement of tourist visits from Saudi Arabia and the protection of Indonesian migrant workers. (mrc/ebf)
