GCC Secretary-General Condemns Desecration of Another Copy of the Quran in Sweden

This handout picture provided by the Saudi Press Agency SPA on July 19, 2023 shows a general view of the GCC-Central Asia Summit in Jeddah. (SPA / AFP)
This handout picture provided by the Saudi Press Agency SPA on July 19, 2023 shows a general view of the GCC-Central Asia Summit in Jeddah. (SPA / AFP)
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GCC Secretary-General Condemns Desecration of Another Copy of the Quran in Sweden

This handout picture provided by the Saudi Press Agency SPA on July 19, 2023 shows a general view of the GCC-Central Asia Summit in Jeddah. (SPA / AFP)
This handout picture provided by the Saudi Press Agency SPA on July 19, 2023 shows a general view of the GCC-Central Asia Summit in Jeddah. (SPA / AFP)

Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) for Arab States Jassim Mohammed Albudaiwi expressed on Friday his strong condemnation of the continued provocations against Muslims, and the desecration of another copy of the holy Quran in the Swedish capital Stockholm.

He stressed that these disgraceful and unacceptable acts provoke the feelings of Muslims all over the world, and that the Swedish authorities must take immediate and serious action to stop these behaviors and hold extremists accountable, said SPA.

Albudaiwi stressed that these heinous incitements contradict the principles of tolerance and freedom of religion, and are indicative of hatred, and extremism.

He also referred to the emergency session of the United Nations Human Rights Council, which convened last week, and condemned the acts of religious hatred. The Council stressed the need for all countries and international organizations to prevent and address irresponsible acts in accordance with international laws, treaties and norms that protect and preserve religions.



Al-Jubeir Meets with Cuban Ambassador to Saudi Arabia

Photo by SPA
Photo by SPA
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Al-Jubeir Meets with Cuban Ambassador to Saudi Arabia

Photo by SPA
Photo by SPA

Saudi Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Cabinet Member, and Climate Envoy Adel Al-Jubeir met with Cuban Ambassador to Saudi Arabia Vladimir Andres Gonzalez in Riyadh, who bid farewell upon the end of his tenure in the Kingdom.
The minister of state for foreign affairs expressed his gratitude for the ambassador’s efforts in strengthening and nurturing the relationship between the two nations and wished him continued success in his future endeavors.