Beth: His Excellency the Minister of Islamic Affairs, Call and Guidance Sheikh Dr. Abdullatif bin Abdulaziz Al-Sheikh met today at his residence in the Croatian capital Zagreb, religious leaders and a number of university presidents in Croatia.

At the beginning of the meeting, the head of the Islamic sheikhdom, the Grand Mufti of Croatia, Sheikh Aziz Hasanovic, delivered a speech praising the visit and the important messages it carries that crown the distinguished relations between the two friendly countries, stressing that its success and distinction is evidence of the Kingdom’s standing with the Croatian government and people.

His Excellency Minister Al-Sheikh assured religious leaders that his visit to their country came as a culmination of the distinguished relations between the two friendly countries and the desire of the Kingdom, under the leadership of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques and His Highness the Crown Prince - may God protect them - to enhance cooperation in various fields that serve the two countries, including those related to spreading tolerance, harmony, moderation and moderation that Islam came and urged it.

He pointed out that the Kingdom, based on its leadership in the Islamic world and its prudent policy, always seeks to support peaceful coexistence and dialogue between followers of religions and cultures in the world, pointing out that the establishment of the King Abdullah Center for Dialogue is part of the great work undertaken by the Kingdom to spread the culture of dialogue and confront hatred that contradicts the human values ​​that it Islam endorsed and affirmed it; To build nations and build the land.

While he reviewed the efforts made by the Kingdom to maintain security, peace and stability, spread dialogue, and address hatred, extremism and extremism regionally and internationally. Contributes to the preservation of their souls.

The Minister of Islamic Affairs meets the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Croatia

His Excellency the Minister of Islamic Affairs, Call and Guidance Sheikh Dr. Abdullatif bin Abdulaziz Al-Sheikh met today in the Croatian capital Zagreb, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Croatia, Mr. Gordan Radman Gerlic, as part of his current visit to sign a memorandum of understanding in the fields of Islamic work between the Ministry of Islamic Affairs in the Kingdom and the Sheikhdom Islamic Republic of Croatia.

His Excellency the Minister of Islamic Affairs, Call and Guidance Sheikh Dr. Abdullatif bin Abdulaziz Al-Sheikh praised the strong and distinguished relations between the two friendly countries, noting the appreciation and respect that Croatia receives from the Saudi leadership, describing this visit as a title for this respect and mutual appreciation between the two countries.

He noted what he saw of coexistence and harmony between all individuals and components of the Croatian people of different religions and ethnicities, which makes them a model for peaceful coexistence and tolerance, and this confirms the high level reached by the religious and political authority in the Republic of Croatia.

His Excellency referred to the great effort made by the government of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, and His Highness the Crown Prince, His Royal Highness Prince Muhammad bin Salman bin Abdulaziz - may God preserve them - to spread the principles of moderation, moderation and respect for all human beings, based on the correct understanding of the Qur’an. The Holy Prophet, may God bless him and grant him peace.

His Excellency noted the support provided by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to all the needy in the world as much as it can from an Islamic standpoint, as the aid it provided to the needy and afflicted in the world amounted to hundreds of billions, while the Kingdom provided the World Health Organization to confront the Corona pandemic 500 million dollars, this is except for aid Others offered by some friendly countries.

His Excellency the Minister of Islamic Affairs stressed that terrorism has no religion or color, and that the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has suffered from terrorism and was greatly affected by it, and is one of the first countries to confront terrorism.. He stressed the need for concerted global efforts to combat it and eliminate its causes, through educating people. their religion without extremism, hatred or exaggeration.

At the conclusion of his speech, His Excellency Dr. Abdullatif Al-Sheikh said: The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques and His Highness the Crown Prince - may God protect them - bear love and appreciation towards the countries of the region, and are always keen and work for the stability of countries and to spare them from temptation, asking God for Croatia further progress and prosperity.

For his part, Croatian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Gordan Radman Gerlic said: I am pleased and honored by the success of this important visit, noting that the Prime Minister, Speaker of Parliament and Minister of Culture expressed their thanks and sincere appreciation for the generous donation provided by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to the victims and victims of the earthquake that struck the city. Zagreb and its environs recently, and I want to take this opportunity to also extend my thanks and appreciation to the Kingdom. With regard to bilateral cooperation between the Kingdom and Croatia, we stress that this aspect is important to us, and we are now serious about opening an embassy for us in the Kingdom, and we know that there are many things commonalities that we associate with it.

And "Gordan" that the economic relations with the Kingdom are very important; Because it is a globally influential country, and for this reason we are interested in strengthening and developing this relationship, and it is clear that we have the great political influence of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and this is important for stability, security and peace for the world.

He stressed that the visit of His Excellency the Minister of Islamic Affairs is an important visit to Croatia, and it is a positive message from the Kingdom that it presents about the Islamic religion, and it is also an opportunity to learn about the multi-denominational Croatian society, and that this tolerant society values ​​the other, and puts the human being at the top of the priorities.

The Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Croatia concluded his speech by emphasizing the positive impact and the good impression that the visit of His Excellency Dr. Abdullatif Al Sheikh will leave in the Croatian society, wishing for such visits to be repeated.