The delegation led by Urban Affairs Senior Minister A H M Fowzie included Western Province Governor Alavi Mowlana, Environment Deputy Minister A R M Abdul Cader, Technology and Research Deputy Minister Faizer Musthafa and Muslim Religious Cultural Affairs Director Y L M Navavi.
The island's ambassador Ahmed A. Jawad and its Consul General Sabarullah Khan were also present during the discussions.
Speaking to Daily News following the meeting, Minister Fowzie said he had requested for an increase quota of pilgrims from the present 5,800 to 8,000 this year.
Considering the reasons for the request, Fowzie said the Hajj Minister promised to consider the request favourably.
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