Friendly Relations: Meeting with Saudi Arabian Ambassador

Union Minister for Religious Affairs U Tin Oo Lwin met with Ambassador of Saudi Arabia to Myanmar Mr. Maziad Mohammed Maziad M. Alhowishan at the Ministry in Nay Pyi Taw on Thursday.

During the meeting, they discussed cooperation between Myanmar and Saudi Arabia. The Union Minister stated that Myanmar has been facilitating Hajj pilgrimages to Saudi Arabia. He also recalled that a pavilion was built and donated during the reign of King Mindon to provide accommodation for Myanmar pilgrims.

The Saudi Ambassador expressed his sincere appreciation for Myanmar’s assistance in facilitating Hajj pilgrimages and praised the Ministry’s efforts to support different religious communities. Both sides reaffirmed their commitment to maintaining and strengthening the existing friendly relations and cooperation between Myanmar and Saudi Arabia.