Saudi Minister of Islamic Affairs, Call and Guidance Dr. Abdullatif Al Al-Sheikh said on Thursday that the Kingdom, under the leadership of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz, recognizes the importance of calling for peaceful coexistence.
He said that Saudi Arabia is distinguished for being a land of tolerance and coexistence among its society members and social components.
Al-Sheikh stressed that the Kingdom has always sought to spread the culture of tolerance and coexistence since its establishment by late King Abdulaziz Al Saud.
He said it plays a pivotal role in establishing the concept of dialogue at the global level to contribute to formulating the right Islamic discourse based on moderation through constructive dialogue.
Saudi Arabia believes that the next stage requires all to consider the past experience in dialogue and coexistence and anticipate future aspects to lay the foundations of dialogue with others, deepen understanding among peoples and enhance global cooperation and coexistence.
Al-Sheikh pointed out that one of his ministry’s priorities is to spread tolerant Islamic principles, such as moderation, and call for dignified Islamic morals.
It also warns against the threat posed by terrorist organizations and groups that seek to engage young people in violence, extremism and terrorism, and calls for cooperation among all relevant authorities to promote tolerant Islamic principles.
It further underscored the need to protect young people from anti-Islam distractions and intellectual currents by seeking to achieve the strategic objective of the Saudi Vision 2030, which includes promoting the values of moderation and tolerance.
