H.E. Prof. Koutoub Moustapha Sano, Secretary General of the Academy, received HE Mr. Mohammed bin Sulaiman Abalkhail, Executive Director of the Islamic Solidarity Fund (ISF) on Tuesday 13 Dhul Quida 1445, corresponding to 21 May 2024, at IIFA’s headquarters in Jeddah,

His Excellency expressed his sincere thanks and great appreciation for the warm welcome and good reception, praising the significant position that the Academy enjoys in the conscience of all Muslims worldwide because of its good reputation, distinguished scientific value, and good impact on the lives of Muslims, through the sober and wise resolutions. His Excellency also expressed the Fund’s desire to strengthen bilateral relations and discuss ways to enhance them in areas that serve their common interests, in addition to discussing other issues of common interest and exchanging expertise in the field of awqaf, their development and management.

For his part, the Secretary General welcomed his distinguished guest, thanked him for his visit, appreciated his great efforts to enhance the Fund’s outstanding performance and its tremendous contributions to achieving solidarity, which made it appreciated and respected by the OIC member states, and renewed his thanks and congratulations to the Executive Director and the Fund’s staff and achievements and outstanding projects He also expressed the full readiness of the Academy to provide all legit support to the Fund through its courses, conferences and seminars, by calling the OIC Member States to increase their contributions to the Fund through zakat funds and donations to promote it and achieve the aspirations of the OIC Member States, and to serve Islam and Muslims everywhere.

The meeting was attended by Mr. Mohammed Mondher Chouk, Director of Cabinet and Protocols, Mr. Moez Abdul Razzaq Al-Raihi, Director of Financing, Investment and Projects, and Mr. Mohammed Walid Al-Idrissi, Director of ICT and Public Relations.