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New Straits Times
3 days ago
- Politics
- New Straits Times
Anwar meets French Muslim community to strengthen Islamic cooperation
PARIS: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim held an engagement session with the Muslim community in France, led by the Rector of the Grand Mosque of Paris, Chems-eddine Mohamed Hafiz. 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.


The Sun
3 days ago
- Politics
- The Sun
PM Anwar meets Muslim leaders in Paris to strengthen ties
PARIS: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim met with members of the Muslim community in France, led by the Rector of the Grand Mosque of Paris, Chems-eddine Mohamed Hafiz. The meeting took place during his two-day official visit to France, aimed at fostering stronger ties between Malaysia and Islamic institutions in the country. Anwar highlighted the importance of collaboration in education, the halal industry, and interfaith dialogue. He also emphasised the promotion of universal values such as peace, tolerance, and justice. As a symbol of goodwill, he presented a special edition of the Quran along with 10 French-translated copies. 'After the meeting, my delegation and I also performed Friday prayers with the Muslim community here,' he said. The session reinforced Malaysia's commitment to strengthening cultural and religious cooperation with France. - Bernama

The Star
3 days ago
- Politics
- The Star
PM Anwar meets Muslim community in France
PARIS: Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim took the opportunity to meet with members of the Muslim community in France, led by the Rector of the Grand Mosque of Paris, Chems-eddine Mohamed Hafiz. The session was held in conjunction with the Prime Minister's two-day official visit to France, which began on Thursday (July 3). Anwar said the meeting provided an opportunity to strengthen cooperation between Malaysia and Islamic institutions in France, particularly in the areas of education, the halal industry, interfaith dialogue, and the promotion of universal values such as peace, tolerance, and justice. "As a gesture of brotherhood, I presented a special edition of the Quran, along with 10 additional copies in French translation,' he said on Friday (July 4). "After the meeting, my delegation and I also performed Friday prayers with the Muslim community here,' he said in a statement.- Bernama