Afghan Ambassador in Indonesia Meets Nahdlatul Ulama President to Discuss Cooperation
JAKARTA (Afghan Verified) -- Maulvi Saadullah Baloch, head of the Afghan Embassy in Indonesia, met with Sheikh Yahya Thaqaf, president of Nahdlatul Ulama, to discuss expanding bilateral relations.
The meeting focused on enhancing scientific, religious and cultural cooperation, as well as strengthening ties between scientific institutions of the two sides.
Both parties emphasized the importance of exchanging scientific delegations and launching joint programs to further these objectives.
The Indonesian side expressed concern over recent attacks by Pakistan and urged resolution of problems through dialogue.
Nahdlatul Ulama, Indonesia's largest Islamic organization, and Afghan representatives explored opportunities for broader collaboration amid shared interests in religious and educational fields.
The discussions underscored mutual commitments to fostering people-to-people ties and institutional partnerships, with an eye toward sustainable bilateral engagement.
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