National Security Advisor Ajit Doval on July 11 said India has been a melting pot of cultures and religions that have co-existed in harmony for centuries, and Islam occupies a unique and significant "position of pride" amongst the religious groups in the country.
Mr. Doval's remarks came during an event at the India Islamic Cultural Centre where Muslim World League Secretary General Sheikh Dr Mohammed bin Abdulkarim Al-Issa, who is on an India visit, also addressed the gathering. Mr. Doval hailed Mr. Al-Issa as an authentic global voice of moderate Islam and a profound scholar with a deep understanding of Islam.
Hailing the "excellent" relations between India and Saudi Arabia, Mr. Doval said that the ties were rooted in shared cultural heritage, common values, and economic ties. "Our leaders share a common vision for the future and have been closely interacting with each other," the National Security Advisor said.
