Saudi Hajj Minister Meets with Indonesian Minister of Religious Affairs

Jeddah, 04 Jumadil Akhir 1437/14 March 2016 (MINA) – Minister of Hajj Dr. Bandar Hajjar met at his office here Sunday with a delegation of Indonesian Pilgrims Affairs Office led by Minister of Religious Affairs Lukman Hakim Saifuddin, who was accompanied by Minister of Health Nila Moeloek.

During the meeting, they discussed issues pertaining the services provided for Indonesian pilgrims, Mi’raj Islamic News Agency (MINA) quoted SPA as reporting.

Reportedly, the minister’s departure to Saudi Arabia is in a special mission from President Joko Widodo to ensure the implementation of additional Indonesian haj quota of 10 thousand this year.

Minister Lukman and the team is scheduled to be in Saudi Arabia until 16 March.

In addition to Jeddah, the minister will conduct a series of activities and meetings related to preparation for the the current Haj season in Makkah and Madinah. (T/R07/R01)

Mi’raj Islamic News Agency (MINA)