Jakarta, Dec. 4 -- Indonesia's plan to build a "Hajj Village" in Saudi Arabia has gained support from the Muslim World League, Deputy Minister of Hajj and Umrah Dahnil Anzar Simanjuntak said Thursday, adding that the project is now part of wider talks with Riyadh.

Simanjuntak said President Prabowo Subianto expressed his appreciation to both the Saudi government and the Muslim World League, noting that the Hajj Village is expected to significantly improve services for Indonesian pilgrims.

"The Muslim World League will help discuss the plan with the Saudi government, especially Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, to facilitate Indonesia's proposal to establish a Hajj Village," Simanjuntak told reporters at the Presidential Palace Complex i...