July 11, 2022

AMU University to Confer Hon Degree on Saudi Prince: Sends Proposal to Foreign Ministry

I In view of his exemplary services and contribution to global affairs, AMU is considering honouring Saudi Prince Mohammed bin Salman with a degree. The Aligarh Muslim University has proposed to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs that the Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia, Mohammad bin Salman, be awarded an honorary Doctor of Letters D. Litt degree.

According to the letter written by AMU Registrar Abdul Hamid, in recognition of His Royal Highness Mohammed bin Salman, Crown Prince of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the university proposed conferring a D. Litt degree (Honoris Causa) on His Royal Highness.

…the D. Litt degree would “strengthen India’s historical and cultural, economic and educational links with Saudi Arabia” …

According to reports, the Prime Minister of India appreciated the AMU's role in India's outreach to strengthen ties with the Islamic world. Speaking to the media, AMU Vice-Chancellor Mansoor exclaimed, “The D. Litt degree would “strengthen India’s historical and cultural, economic and educational links with Saudi Arabia.” The Prime Minister, Prof. Mansoor underlined, also wanted to strengthen the “geopolitical relationship with the Gulf countries.” “The move will augment his efforts.”

On being asked if the proposal was put forth to heal the wounds of recent happenings, Prof Mansoor said the proposal was first sent in September 2021, with a copy to the Ministry of Education, and was not intended to heal the rifts that had formed between India and the Gulf countries as a result of BJP spokespersons' controversial statements about Prophet Mohammad. According to him, the Ministry of External Affairs requested a list of dignitaries that the university had previously honoured.

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