Riyadh– Minister of Islamic Affairs, Dawah and Guidance Sheikh Dr. Abdullatif bin Abdulaziz Al Al-Sheikh received today, in his office, Cardinal Dr. Christoph Schonborn, Archbishop of Vienna, currently visiting the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

The two sides discussed several common issues of concern, especially efforts to build bridges of cooperation and effective communication among leaders in confronting hatred and extremist ideas, as well as spreading tolerance and coexistence.

During the meeting, Al Al-Sheikh also reviewed the efforts made by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia under the leadership of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, and His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, in spreading the principles of Islam and the correct understanding of religious discourse according to the approach of moderation and tolerance. He added that the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is a model for supporting international efforts calling for spreading noble human values and common interests among peoples, as well as spreading peace worldwide, by supporting international forums and conferences, both locally and globally.

For his part, Cardinal Dr. Sch?nborn commended the efforts made by the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques and His Royal Highness Crown Prince in spreading peace, love, and justice, indicating the importance of joint work among religious leaders to promote a culture of dialogue and build bridges of communication to serve generations.

Source: Saudi Press Agency