Saudi Islamic affairs minister receives Albanian official in Mina
MINA: Saudi Minister of Islamic Affairs, Dawah and Guidance Dr. Abdullatif Al-Alsheikh recently received adviser to the Albanian Minister of Foreign Affairs for Arab Countries, Ali Halasi, in Mina.
The Albanian official was hosted as part of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques' Guests Program for Hajj, Umrah and Visit.
Al-Alsheikh welcomed Halasi and praised the deep relations between the Kingdom and Albania, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Sunday.
Halasi expressed appreciation for the Kingdom's efforts to serve Islam and Muslims from around the world.
He commended the organization and detailed arrangements for Hajj, and the ease of movement between the holy sites.
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