Former President of India A.P.J. Abdul Kalam has congratulated Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz on his initiative to achieve world peace through promoting dialogue among followers of various religions and cultures. “King Abdullah is a great person and the entire world has great respect and appreciation for him,” he said. Abdul Kalam was delivering an advanced scientific lecture on stem cells last Thursday at the grand conference hall of the Indian School of Business (ISB) in Hyderabad, capital of the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh, according to a report published today by the Jeddah-based Arab News. Several prominent figures, including Ajit Rangnekar, Dean of ISB, Yousuf bin Trad Al-Saadoun, Under Secretary for Economic and Cultural Affairs at the Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and several leading scientists and experts in stem cell research attended the function, held as part of the Saudi-Indian Youth Forum. --MORE
