Riyadh, Safar 2, 1438, Nov 2, 2016, SPA -- Sheikh Saleh bin Abdulaziz bin Mohammed Al Al-Shiekh, Minister of Islamic Affairs, Call and Guidance, received at his office in Riyadh today the chairman of Marhama (mercy) charity association of Macedonia Dr. Adnan Ismael who is currently on a visit to the Kingdom. During the meeting, aspects of bilateral cooperation between the ministry and the charitable association were discussed, in a way that serves Islamic and humanitarian works. In a statement following the meeting, Sheikh Ismael lauded the support rendered by the Kingdom, led by the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, for Muslim causes all over the world, particularly the Balkan region, including Macedonia. He denounced the missile attack presumed by Houthis on Makkah, noting that Muslims would stand by the side of the Kingdom to protect the House of God and the holy city of Makkah. He described the news as stunning the Muslims world as it is considered a criminal act that violates the most sensitive and important sanctuaries of Muslims. --SPA 21:32 LOCAL TIME 18:32 GMT www.spa.gov.sa/w