Malé, February 18, 2020, SPA -- The Minister of Islamic Affairs of the Republic of Maldives Ahmed Zahir Ali received here yesterday Director General of Saudi Islamic Affairs Ministry's Branch in Asir Region Dr. Saud bin Alibi Al-Ghamdi and Director General of Saudi Islamic Affairs Ministry's Branch in Najran Region Sheikh Abdulrahman bin Saad Al-Osaimi and their accompanying delegation, currently on an official visit to the Maldives. The Minister praised the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia's efforts under the leadership of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and HRH Crown Prince in serving Islam and Muslims, and defending their issues. He also noted that Muslims in the world appreciate the Kingdom's prominent leadership roles in caring for the interests of Muslims and preserving their sanctities. --SPA 15:35 LOCAL TIME 12:35 GMT 0012 www.spa.gov.sa/w1268759