His Excellency Ambassador Abdelaziz Branly Oupolo, Consul General of the Republic of Gabon in Jeddah, paid a courtesy visit to His Excellency Prof. Koutoub Moustapha Sano, Secretary General of the International Islamic Fiqh Academy (IIFA), on Tuesday 26, Dul Hijjah 1445 corresponding to 02July 2024 at the headquarters of the Secretariat General of the Academy.

His Excellency expressed his sincere thanks and great appreciation to His Excellency the Secretary General for the warm welcome, noting in this regard that this visit will be his last to the Academy in his capacity as Consul General of his country, as he is at the end of his official term in Jeddah, and he came specifically to bid farewell, and to express his appreciation and admiration for the qualitative changes and clear developments witnessed by the Secretariat General of the Academy, since His Excellency Prof. Sano began his duties as Secretary General of the Academy three year ago, praising His Excellency’s great keenness and vision to unify the Ummah’s voice, spread correct concepts, and promote the values ​​of moderation.

His Excellency concluded his speech by expressing his aspiration to strengthen relations of cooperation and communication between the Secretariat General of the Academy and the Republic of Gabon particularly with the Islamic Council of Gabon. His Excellency also affirmed his preparedness to provide all facilities and services necessary for the success of the Academy’s various programmes and projects.

For his part, His Excellency welcomed the Ambassador and thanked him for this visit, which indicates his appreciation and cooperation with the Academy wishing His Excellency all the best in his new engagement as the Ambassador of the Republic of Gabon to the Kingdom of Morrocco. He added: “This visit affirms the sincere desire to consolidate relations of cooperation and communication between the Secretariat General of the Academy and the scientific and religious institutions in the Republic of Gabon”. His Excellency expressed his deep appreciation and great gratitude to His Excellency the Ambassador for the support and care he provided to the Academy during his tenure as the Consul General of his country in Jeddah. His Excellency also expressed his regret over the news of the Ambassador’s departure at this time, after he left a good impression and a good memory for everyone who knew him and dealt with him and wished him success in his new assignment in Morocco.

The meeting was attended by Dr. Abdulfatah Mahmoud Abnauf Ahmed, Director of Planning, Development, International Cooperation, Archives and Follow-up, Mr. Muhammad Walid Al-Idrissi, Director of Media, Public Relations and Information and Communication Technology and Dr. Alhagi Manta Drammeh, Head of International Cooperation and External Relations Division.