The secretary-general of the Muslim World League (MWL), Dr. Mohammed bin Abdulkarim Al-Issa, met with a number of senior US officials on an official visit to New York on Saturday.
Al-Issa held talks with several prominent politicians, including counter-extremism campaigner and former UN ambassador, Mark D. Wallace, Democrat Senator Joseph Lieberman, Representative Brad Sherman and Republican Senator Ted Cruz, on the importance of confronting violent extremism and terrorism, and promoting the values of moderation and coexistence.
The US officials commended the MWL for its efforts in spreading awareness of the values of moderation, and for its dedication to confronting violent extremism and terrorism.
They also praised the many programs developed by the MWL aimed at promoting coexistence and harmony within religiously and ethnically diverse communities across the globe.