Minister of Islamic Affairs, Dawah and Guidance Dr. Abdullatif bin Abdulaziz Al Al-Sheikh and Chairman of Islamic Chaplaincy, Grand Mufti of Montenegro Rifat Vesic signed today in Podgorica a memorandum of understanding in Islamic affairs. The signing ceremony was attended by the Kingdom’s ambassador to Albania, non-resident in Montenegro, Faisal bin Ghazi Hefzi, and several senior officials at the ministry of Islamic Affairs, Dawah and Guidance, and the Islamic Chaplaincy.
Under the MOU, the two sides will cooperate in introducing Islam, explaining its virtues, tolerance, and position on contemporary issues through the exchange of research, books and scientific publications in various languages, and hold scientific seminars and joint training courses to qualify personnel in Islamic affairs.
Dr. Al Al-Sheikh stressed that the memorandum reflects the strong relations between the two countries and serious desire to cooperate to preserve the Islamic identity and entrench values that stem from the message of Islam, such as coexistence and tolerance, adding that the MOU will be a cornerstone in achieving the directives of the Saudi leadership, which urges the dissemination of these values and rejects extremism and all manifestations of terrorism.
He said that the Kingdom, under the leadership of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz and HRH the Crown Prince, builds bridges of communication with the world and seeks to serve Muslims achieve dignity and pride, and teaches coexistence, adding that the agreement will work in the interest of both countries.
Vesic praised the Kingdom’s efforts to serve humanity, and Muslims in particular, pointing out that the MOU is an important event that will serve Muslims in this country, which constitutes nearly a quarter of the population.
Vesic stressed that the MOU will contribute to the education of imams and preachers, who will benefit from the Kingdom’s experience and expertise in Islamic work, teach moderation and tolerance, and help confront extremism
Source: Saudi Press Agency