ISLAMABAD, Oct 26 (APP):Chief Imam and former Grand Mufti of Turkmenistan Yalkap Hojagulyyev on Monday visited the Ministry of Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony, where he held detailed discussions with Federal Secretary for Religious Affairs Abrar Ahmed Mirza on promoting cooperation in religious education, Quranic studies and religious affairs.
During the meeting, both sides agreed to utilize Pakistan’s experience in religious education to promote Islamic teachings in Turkmenistan and strengthen bilateral collaboration.
Abrar Ahmed Mirza said Pakistan had extensive experience in religious education, Quranic studies and research, adding that cooperation in these fields would further strengthen relations between the two countries.
Yalkap Hojagulyyev said his visit aimed to learn about Pakistan’s religious education system, curriculum and teaching methods.
He expressed interest in benefiting from Pakistan’s expertise in teaching Islamic beliefs, fiqh and tafsir.
He also informed the meeting that the Arkadag Ruhy Mosque, with a capacity of 30,000 worshippers, was under construction in Turkmenistan, with a madrasa planned alongside it to promote Islamic teachings and religious sciences.
The meeting was also attended by Turkmenistan’s Ambassador Atajan Molamov, First Secretary Bayram Yazov and officials of the Ministry of Religious Affairs.
Source: APP (Associated Press of Pakistan)
