Moscow, July 23, 2019, SPA -- The Institute of Oriental Studies of the Russian Academy of Sciences has awarded the Secretary General of the Muslim World League (MWL) Dr. Mohammed bin Abdulkarim Al-Issa an honorary doctorate for his efforts in promoting relations between the Muslim world and Russia. The Secretary General expressed his pride after being awarded the honorary doctorate by the Institute which has been one of the most prestigious academic institutions of the world for over 200 years ago through its distinguished, impartial and fair studies of Islam. He also praised the Russian Federation's care for the Arab and Islamic culture and its keenness to communicate with the Muslim world, learn its language, and understand its culture. --SPA 13:04 LOCAL TIME 10:04 GMT 0007 www.spa.gov.sa/w1143178