Saudi Crown Prince Begins Asia Tour in South Korea

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz received by Prime Minister Han Duck-soo in Seoul (SPA)
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz received by Prime Minister Han Duck-soo in Seoul (SPA)
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Saudi Crown Prince Begins Asia Tour in South Korea

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz received by Prime Minister Han Duck-soo in Seoul (SPA)
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz received by Prime Minister Han Duck-soo in Seoul (SPA)

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz has held talks with South Korean Prime Minister Han Duck-soo in Seoul. Discussions focused on bilateral relations, prospects for cooperation, and ways to develop and enhance them.

The Crown Prince began on Wednesday an official visit to South Korea, arriving from Indonesia, as part of his Asian tour that includes several countries.

An official reception ceremony was held for the Crown Prince, and the South Korean Prime Minister received him.

The talks were attended by Energy Minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman, Minister of State Prince Turki bin Mohammed, Minister of Interior Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud, Minister of National Guard Prince Abdullah bin Bandar, Defense Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman, and Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan.

The talks were also attended by State Minister and Adviser of National Security Musaed al-Aiban, Minister of Commerce and Acting Minister of Media Majid al-Qasabi, Minister of Investment Khalid al-Falih, Minister of Economy and Planning Faisal al-Ibrahim, the Governor of the Public Investment Fund (PIF), Yasir al-Rumayyan, the Secretary of the Crown Prince, Bandar al-Rasheed, Saudi Ambassador to Korea, Sami al-Sadhan, and the official Korean delegation.

The Crown Prince concluded his visit to Indonesia after chairing the Saudi delegation at the G20 Leaders Summit held in Bali. He was seen off at the Bali Ngurah Rai International Airport by Indonesian Coordinating Minister for Maritime Affairs and Investment Luhut Pandjaitan, Saudi Ambassador to Indonesia Essam bin Abed al-Thaqafi, and several officials.

After his departure, Prince Mohammed cabled Indonesian President Joko Widodo, appreciating the warm reception and generous hospitality he and the accompanying delegation received.

He congratulated the President for the success of hosting the summit and the positive outcomes reached during Indonesia's presidency, stressing the importance of the reached decisions that "we hope to greatly contribute to supporting cooperation among G20 countries and boosting the rates of global economic growth."

The Crown Prince announced that Saudi Arabia would sponsor the restoration of the Islamic Center in Jakarta after large parts of it were damaged by a fire last month.

His announcement affirms his keenness and interest in Islamic centers in all brotherly and friendly countries because of their significant role in raising young generations and spreading Islam's tolerance and message based on peace, moderation, and dialogue.

The Center covers an area of 109,435 square meters and consists of many facilities, including a mosque with an area of 2,200 square meters, which accommodates more than 20,000 worshipers, a research studies center, and a conference hall.

The Muslim World League (MWL) appreciated the Crown Prince's announcement on restoring the Islamic Center.

MWL Sec-Gen Mohammad al-Issa, on behalf of the League and its international academies, bodies, and councils, thanked the Saudi leadership.



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.