- Al-Asheikh: “Saudi Arabia has suffered a lot from terrorism and terrorists, fueled by Iran … There are many groups acting under their (Tehran’s) guidance and in accordance with their plans”
Saudi Arabia and Albania on Monday signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to cooperate in the field of Islamic work.
The signing ceremony was attended by Albanian and Saudi officials. The MoU aims to promote Islam, its merits and its position on contemporary issues by exchanging research, books and scientific publications in different languages, holding scientific seminars and training courses, organizing joint exhibitions and programs, and exchanging experiences.
Saudi Islamic Affairs Minister Sheikh Abdullatif Al-Asheikh received an Albanian delegation in his office in Riyadh.
He said his ministry “is cooperating with the concerned authorities in all countries of the world, given the Kingdom’s leading role in serving Islam and Muslims to promote the true image of Islam, which is a religion of tolerance and moderation that rejects extremism, violence and terrorism.”
He added: “The Kingdom, led by King Salman, is witnessing a major transformation in all areas, including Islamic affairs, protecting platforms and controlling call activities so that they are according to the Holy Qur’an and in accordance with the principles of moderation and rejection of extremism.”
Al-Asheikh added: “The Kingdom has suffered a lot from terrorism and terrorists, fueled by Iran … There are many groups acting under their (Tehran’s) guidance and in accordance with their plans.”
He said: “The terrorist group of the Muslim Brotherhood … turned into an evil tool in their (Iran’s) hands in order to spread strife and unrest in the Kingdom. However, their plan failed thanks to God Almighty and the wise Saudi leadership, which managed to counter these evil plans and defeat this group and those behind it.”
The Albanian delegation praised the MoU, Saudi services provided to pilgrims and visitors, and projects implemented by the Saudi government to serve Islam and Muslims everywhere. The delegation thanked the king and crown prince for Saudi support for Muslims in Albania.