Anwar meets French Muslim community to strengthen Islamic cooperation
The meeting provided an opportunity to strengthen cooperation between Malaysia and Islamic institutions in France, particularly in the fields of education, the halal industry, interfaith dialogue, and the promotion of universal values such as peace, tolerance and justice.
As a gesture of goodwill, Anwar presented a special edition of the Quran and 10 additional copies with French translation.
Following the meeting, he and the Malaysian delegation, currently on an official visit to France, also performed Friday prayers with the local Muslim community.
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