ISLAMABAD: Minister for Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony Sardar Mohammad Yousaf met the president of Turkey`s Religious Affairs department, Prof Dr Mehmet Gormez, and exchanged views on ways to deepen cooperation between their respective institutions.

The minister informed his Turkish counterpart about the International Seerat Conference being organised on Eid Miladun Nabi in Lahore and delivered an invitation to him to participate in it.

Dr Gormez underscored the need for abiding ties of brotherhood between both countries, and the tradition of mutual support. He said it would be a privilege for him to attend the conference, says a message received here on Sunday.-APP