RABAT: Saudi Minister of Islamic Affairs, Dawah and Guidance Sheikh Dr. Abdullatif Al-Asheikh met Maldivian counterpart Dr. Ahmed Zahir Ali in the Moroccan capital Rabat on Monday. The meeting was held on the sidelines of the Saudi-Moroccan joint symposium on “Contemporary scientific efforts in combating extremism and achieving moderation.” The two officials held talks about a number of topics related to Islamic affairs. The Saudi minister also visited the Tariq bin Ziyad Mosque in Tangier and took part in a scientific meeting organized for the mosque imams and preachers. Al-Asheikh delivered a speech in which he stressed the important role and great responsibility of imams and preachers. He also toured the mosque and was briefed on the history of the site, which is considered one of the most important Islamic landmarks in the city.