Algeria Calls For Further Co-op With Iran In Hajj, Endowment

Algiers, Feb 5, IRNA – Senior advisor of Algerian Minister of Religious Affairs and Endowment in a meeting with Cultural Attache of Iran embassy called for expansion of cooperation and implementation of mutual agreements in the fields of Hajj, Endowment and religious affairs. In a meeting here between the Algerian official Abdulqader Amir Khayati with the Iranian diplomat Seyed Razi Alamolhoda, the two sides discussed ways of developing cooperation in aforementioned fields as well as holding joint meeting of experts in the field of religion and Islamic teachings. The Algerian side also called for transfer of Iran’s experiences in holding international Quran competitions. Referring to Hajj meeting in Iran, Amir Khayati expressed hope that the Algerian officials would be able to attend the next meeting. Alamolhoda, for his part, evaluated implementation of mutual agreements in the fields of cooperation and holding meeting of religious experts of both countries “ very important.” Referring to recent visit of Iran head of Culture and Islamic Communication Organization to Algeria and talk with Algerian Minister of Religious Affairs, Alamolhoda expressed hope that joint meeting of experts could be held this year in Algeria./end