Russian President Vladimir Putin meets with Saudi Arabia’s King Salman in Moscow, October 5, 2017. PHOTO/Reuters
In a speech delivered by the Emir of Makkah, Prince Khaled Al-Faisal on behalf of the Saudi king, he said that the Islamic region is characterized by tolerance and moderation, And, this is the reason why it accepts all races and ethnicities.
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“Saudi Arabia has an honorable role in adopting the principles of moderation and coexistence, as it has sought to support regional and international efforts in this area. And, it has presented many initiatives in this regard, especially the adoption of the Makkah Declaration, supporting the office of the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations,” said al-Faisal, as quoted by Arab News, Thursday (25/11/2021).
The king added in his speech that Saudi Arabia is committed to supporting any future endeavors aimed at serving these principles and believes that differences do not mean strife and that tolerance requires transcendence. He added that Saudi-Russian relations, which have lasted for 95 years, are strong and historic.
“This relationship has witnessed a qualitative leap in recent years, and culminated in high-level visits between the two countries. These visits resulted in a lot of mutual agreement in all fields of economy, culture and defense. They also paved the way for the development of these relations and consolidated the level of trust between the two countries,” Prince Khaled Al-Faisal said on behalf of King Salman.
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King Salman said Russia and the Islamic world share a deep cultural heritage, which paved the way for activating the role of religious institutions, developing an environment that supports peaceful coexistence between followers of different religions and races, preserving the role of family and spiritual values, and protecting human rights. man.
He added that Russia has deep-rooted relations with the Islamic world, as evidenced by its presence as an observer of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation for more than 15 years, which has resulted in fruitful cooperation with the organization.
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