Afghanistan National Olympic Committee on Sunday welcomed the two Malaysian cyclists who recently arrived in Afghanistan bringing with them messages of peace and solidary.
 
The Malaysian cyclists are expected to leave Afghanistan in the next few days for Iran. They will make their way through the border in Herat province.
 
The cyclists have travelled over 10,000 km, in an epic journey that will end in Saudi Arabia.  
 
According to the Olympic committee, the arrival of the Malaysian cyclists in Afghanistan was a milestone in promoting peace and stability in the country. Their visit was also hailed as a boost for cooperation and bilateral relations between the two Muslim nations.
 
The Malaysian cyclists said that they want to show the world that Islamic nations support global peace and stability efforts and that they condemn war and violence around the world.
 
“We are delighted to be here in Afghanistan; this will further promote our relations; we are conveying a message of peace and to say that Islamic countries never support war and they always support promoting peace,” said Malaysian cyclist Amirul Arif.