MAKKAH: Secretary-General of the Muslim World League Dr. Mohammed bin Abdulkarim Al-Issa recently met Dr. Anies Baswedan, former governor of Jakarta and Indonesian presidential candidate, at the league’s headquarters in Makkah. The two discussed several issues of common interest, including the Islamic presence around the world. Baswedan said: “Today, the true Islamic voice is heard around the world through the efforts of the MWL. You have played a decisive role in correcting the distorted image and confronting extremism.” He acknowledged that the MWL has always stood firmly by the people of Indonesia through crises. Al-Issa asserted that the MWL is only fulfilling its duty as it bears the responsibility of promoting Islam’s true message and noble values throughout the world. He praised Indonesia, a country where people who speak over 700 languages, hail from diverse ethnic backgrounds, and profess different religions live together peacefully as citizens. Earlier, Al-Issa also held meetings with Sheikh Hajji Ibrahim Tuhfaa, president of the Ethiopian Islamic Affairs Supreme Council; Dr. Syafruddin Kambo, deputy chairman of the Indonesian Mosque Council and vice president of the Malay Islamic World Secretariat; and Sheikh Dr. Asghar Ali Imam Mahdi Salafi, ameer of Jamiat Ahle Hadeeth in India.