Jeddah, Dhu-AlHijjah 20, 1435, October 14, 2014, SPA -- The Coordinator of Relief and Development Sector of International Islamic Relief Organization (IIRO) of Muslim World League Dr. Abdullah Habhab met here today with Maldives' Minister of Islamic Affairs Dr. Mohammed Shahym. During the meeting, they discussed ways of strengthening bilateral relations between the two sides, including the opening of the Organization's office in Maldives to provide humanitarian assistance to the needy people in these islands with a population of about 400,000 Muslims. The Maldivian minister commended the assistance provided by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to the people of his country in various health, educational and social fields, especially for those people affected by the disaster of tsunami before a few years. --SPA 10:42 LOCAL TIME 07:42 GMT www.spa.gov.sa/w