Al-Sheikh: Saudi Arabia is Land of Tolerance, Coexistence

Part of the activities of the Tolerance Forum, which was hosted by the Saudi capital Riyadh on Wednesday, November 16, 2022. (Asharq Al-Awsat)
Part of the activities of the Tolerance Forum, which was hosted by the Saudi capital Riyadh on Wednesday, November 16, 2022. (Asharq Al-Awsat)
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Al-Sheikh: Saudi Arabia is Land of Tolerance, Coexistence

Part of the activities of the Tolerance Forum, which was hosted by the Saudi capital Riyadh on Wednesday, November 16, 2022. (Asharq Al-Awsat)
Part of the activities of the Tolerance Forum, which was hosted by the Saudi capital Riyadh on Wednesday, November 16, 2022. (Asharq Al-Awsat)

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.



Saudi Foreign Minister Participates in Quadripartite Meeting on Sudan

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah participated Monday in the Quadripartite meeting on Sudan. SPA
Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah participated Monday in the Quadripartite meeting on Sudan. SPA
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Saudi Foreign Minister Participates in Quadripartite Meeting on Sudan

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah participated Monday in the Quadripartite meeting on Sudan. SPA
Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah participated Monday in the Quadripartite meeting on Sudan. SPA

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah participated Monday in the Quadripartite meeting on Sudan with the United Arab Emirates, Egypt, and the United States on the sidelines of his participation in the expanded session of the second Group of Seven (G7) Foreign Ministers’ Meeting held in Fiuggi, Italy.

The meeting discussed developments in the Sudanese crisis and the need to unify efforts to reach an immediate ceasefire, work to calm the situation and enhance humanitarian efforts.

The meeting also addressed implementing the Jeddah Declaration regarding the protection of civilians and supporting an inter-Sudanese political process that ensures Sudan's stability and preserves its sovereignty, unity, and territorial integrity.

The meeting was attended by the Saudi Ambassador to Italy, Prince Faisal bin Sattam bin Abdulaziz.