Saudi Arabia, Egypt Reject Interferences In Arab Countries' Affairs

Egyptian Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry receives his Saudi counterpart, Prince Faisal bin Farhan, in Cairo on Thursday (Egyptian Foreign Ministry)
Egyptian Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry receives his Saudi counterpart, Prince Faisal bin Farhan, in Cairo on Thursday (Egyptian Foreign Ministry)
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Saudi Arabia, Egypt Reject Interferences In Arab Countries' Affairs

Egyptian Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry receives his Saudi counterpart, Prince Faisal bin Farhan, in Cairo on Thursday (Egyptian Foreign Ministry)
Egyptian Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry receives his Saudi counterpart, Prince Faisal bin Farhan, in Cairo on Thursday (Egyptian Foreign Ministry)

Egypt and Saudi Arabia underlined the need to maintain coordination and efforts to support the region’s security and stability.

In a joint statement, the two countries emphasized “the importance of joint Arab action and the Palestinian cause,” condemning “attempts to undermine the security and safety of navigation in the Arabian Gulf.”

The statement came following a meeting on Thursday between Egyptian Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry and his Saudi counterpart, Prince Faisal bin Farhan al-Saud in Cairo.

Meanwhile, Egypt’s Foreign Ministry said on Thursday that the two officials reviewed the “distinguished bilateral relations between the two countries at all levels.”

According to an official statement, the foreign ministers highly valued “cooperation and coordination between the two sides in the political, economic, security and cultural levels, in a way that enhances the security and stability of the two brotherly countries and supports the interests of their peoples.”

Shoukry and his Saudi counterpart stressed “the importance of joint Arab action and the role of the Arab League in strengthening and resolving the region’s crises in accordance with relevant international resolutions and the principles of international law.”

The two sides pointed to the importance of the Palestinian Cause, saying that a just and comprehensive solution requires the establishment of an independent and sovereign Palestinian State based on the borders of June 4, 1967, with East Jerusalem as its capital, as stipulated in the Arab Peace Initiative and relevant international legitimacy resolutions.

Cairo and Riyadh affirmed their “rejection of attempts by regional parties to interfere in the internal affairs of Arab countries or threaten their stability and undermine the interests of their people, whether through ethnic and sectarian incitement, terrorism, or expansionist ideas that do not respect the sovereignty of states…”

In this regard, the two sides agreed to “continue to fight terrorist organizations in the region in all their forms.”

The Egyptian Foreign Ministry’s statement said that the two officials condemned attempts to harm the security and safety of navigation in the Arabian Gulf, Bab al-Mandab Strait, and the Red Sea.

They stressed “the importance of ensuring freedom of navigation in these pivotal sea lanes, and the need to confront any similar attempts that threaten regional and international security and stability.”



Saudi Islamic Affairs Ministry to Participate in Conference of Latin American, Caribbean Muslims

Saudi Islamic Affairs Ministry to Participate in Conference of Latin American, Caribbean Muslims
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Saudi Islamic Affairs Ministry to Participate in Conference of Latin American, Caribbean Muslims

Saudi Islamic Affairs Ministry to Participate in Conference of Latin American, Caribbean Muslims

The Islamic Dawah Center in Brazil, in cooperation with the Saudi Ministry of Islamic Affairs, Dawah, and Guidance, is organizing the 37th International Conference of Latin American and Caribbean Muslims.

This year’s conference, titled "Islamic Education in Latin America and the Caribbean: Its Role in Preserving Identity," will take place November 29 to December 1 in Sao Paulo, Brazil, reported the Saudi Press Agency on Monday.

The event will feature official delegations, researchers, and specialists from various countries.

The conference will address several key themes, including the significance and status of Islamic education in Islam and the current state of Islamic education in Latin America and the Caribbean.

It will explore strategies for promoting and spreading Islamic education among Muslim minorities, the role of Islamic education in preserving Islamic identity and social cohesion, and the challenges facing Islamic education in Muslim minority communities. It will also discuss solutions to address these challenges in Muslim minority communities.

Saudi Arabia’s participation reflects its leadership and commitment to Islamic work across various fields. It underscores the Kingdom's dedication to serving Islam and Muslims while promoting its values of moderation and balance.

The participation also highlights the Kingdom's ongoing efforts to address the needs of Muslim minority communities, fostering their connection to Islamic principles and values that promote love and harmony.