By Linda Khoo Hui Li<\/p>\n\n\n\n
BANGKOK, Feb 15 (NNN-Bernama) — Thailand\u2019s Prime Minister, Prayuth Chan o-cha hopes Muslim World League (MWL) Secretary-General Dr Mohammad Abdul Karim Al-Issa\u2019s visit to the kingdom would lead to close cooperation between Thailand and the Muslim world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In a statement, Thai government spokesperson Thanakorn Wangboonkongchana said Prayuth received a courtesy call from Al-Issa at the Government House on Monday. He arrived in Bangkok for meetings with Thai officials and religious leaders.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He said the visit will lead to closer and more tangible cooperation between Thailand and the MWL based on mutual interests.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cHe (Prayuth) hopes that the MWL secretary-general\u2019s visit will further strengthen relations and understanding between Thailand and the Muslim world,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Thanakorn said Prayuth also expressed support on Saudi Arabia\u2019s embracement of \u201cmoderate Islam\u201d, and on interaction between people of different religious faiths.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cPrayuth also affirmed Thailand\u2019s support for MWL\u2019s endeavours, especially those that aim to promote humanitarian assistance in accordance with the Islamic principle, and that bridge interaction between people of diverse backgrounds which bring about peace, justice, and coexistence,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Meanwhile, Thanakorn said Prayuth and Al-Issa also discussed in a constructive manner Thailand\u2019s southern border situation, on which the MWL secretary-general expressed readiness to support and assist in bringing peace and orderliness to the country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He added that Al-Issa also commended Thailand for exemplifying a harmonious multicultural society with diverse and non-conflicting interactions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The MWL chief is the first high-ranking visitor from Saudi Arabia to arrive in Thailand since the restoration of ties between the two kingdoms last month. Saudi Arabia downgraded its diplomatic relations with Bangkok in 1989.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In late January, Prayuth visited Riyadh on the invitation of Saudi Arabia\u2019s Crown Prince, Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThe MWL chief also expressed appreciation to the government\u2019s policy which aims to promote interfaith dialogues, freedom of religion as well as harmony in the society.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
MWL, established in 1962, is an Islamic non-governmental organisation based in Mecca with the role of clarifying the true message of Islam by advancing values that promote moderation, peace and tolerance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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