RIYADH: The Saudi Minister of Islamic Affairs, Dawah, and Guidance met with the Egyptian Minister of Endowments Osama Al-Azhari in Cairo on Saturday, Saudi Press Agency reported.
The meeting, also attended by Saudi Ambassador to Egypt Saleh bin Eid Al-Husseini, marked the beginning of Sheikh Abdullatif bin Abdulaziz Al Al-Sheikh’s visit to Egypt, where he is leading the Kingdom’s delegation at the 35th International Conference of the Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs.
The discussions between the two ministers focused on enhancing cooperation in various fields to advance Islamic work.
Al-Azhari expressed his appreciation for Saudi Arabia’s participation in the conference, and acknowledged the Kingdom’s influential role as a leader in Islamic affairs and its promotion of tolerance, moderation, and balanced discourse.
The conference, which starts on Sunday and ends on Monday, is being held under the patronage of Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi.
It will feature more than 100 participants, including ministers, muftis, and representatives of Islamic organizations from more than 60 countries.
