Bangladesh’s Minister for Religious Affairs Kazi Shah Mofazzal Hossain (Kaykobad) held a bilateral meeting with Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Hajj and Umrah Dr. Tawfiq bin Fawzan Al Rabiah at the King Salman International Convention Center in Medina on Monday at 11 a.m. local time. Both sides expressed consensus on enhancing cooperation and services related to Hajj and Umrah, with expectations that the meeting will bring new momentum to services for Bangladeshi pilgrims.

During the meeting, the Bangladeshi minister highlighted Saudi Arabia’s progress in Hajj management under the leadership of King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, noting the use of technology and modernization in pilgrimage management. He conveyed Bangladesh’s appreciation to the Saudi government and emphasized the historic, brotherly ties between the two nations. He also expressed optimism that under Prime Minister Tarique Rahman’s leadership, bilateral cooperation in religious and development sectors would reach new heights.

The Bangladeshi minister handed a written proposal for the welfare of Bangladeshi pilgrims to the Saudi minister and exchanged courtesy gifts on behalf of both governments.