MUHAMMADIYAH.ID, JAKARTA –Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Iran to the Republic of Indonesia H.E. Mr. Mohammad Khosh Heikal Azadvisited Muhammadiyah Office, Jakarta on Tuesday (15/10). He stated that Iranian people are familiar with Muhammadiyah.

“I am delighted to come here. Muhammadiyah is well-known (in Iran) due to its social programs,” declared Mohammad Khosh.

Along with a senior diplomat Mr. Behrouz  Nikpour and Public Diplomacy Section Mr. Ali Pahlevani Rad, Mohammad Khosh was welcomed by General Chairman and Secretary of the Central Board of Muhummadiyah Haedar Nashir and Abdul Mu’ti.

In the meeting, Khosh discussed moderation of Muhammadiyah in Islamic beliefs and practices.

“Moderation in our context is Islam Rahmani. Our President (Hassan Rouhani) emphasizes the significance of rahmatan lil alamin resisting all extremism and radicalism, being moderate, and prioritizing discussions as wasathiyah Islam of Muhammadiyah. I think that the Middle East needs it,” maintained Khosh.

However, Iran has performed various attempts of moderation even though sometimes the responses are not always as expected. Khosh also hoped that the relations between Iran and Indonesia, particularly Muhammadiyah, in areas of education and cultural exchange are getting firm.

“Through this meeting, we would like to highlight the relations between Iran and Indonesia. We expect the unity of Muslims,” inserted Khosh.

Meanwhile, Haedar Nashir appreciated Iran’s efforts to unite the people through dialogs, moderations, and mutual insights.

“Most importantly, Islamic countries can be developed if the education is advanced and they support one another to confront global politics as mentioned on Al-Qur’an that the believing men and believing women are allies of one another. I wish that the Organization of Islamic Cooperation plays roles in the development. We believe that Iran as a developed country maintaining Islamic traditions can take roles in the world peace,” conveyed Haedar.