JAKARTA - Saudi Arabia's Minister of Islamic Affairs, Da'wah and Counseling, Shaykh Abdullatif bin Abdulaziz, spoke to Minister of Religion Yaqut Cholil Qoumas during a meeting in the VIP Room of Soekarno-Hatta Airport, Cengkareng, Tangerang, Banten, Wednesday, March 30.
Sheikh Abdullatif said, King Salman and Crown Prince Muhammad bin Salman were very impressed by the Indonesian people.
"Indonesia has a special place in the hearts of King Salman and the Crown Prince. They have great respect for Indonesian leaders and have loved the Indonesian people, even before Indonesia's independence," said Sheikh Abdullatif as quoted from the ministry.go.id, Thursday, March 31.
Accompanying the Minister of Religion were Deputy Minister of Religion Zainut Tauhid Sa'adi, Director General of Islamic Community Guidance Kamaruddin Amin, Expert Staff of the Minister of Religion Adiyarto Sumardjono, Special Staff of the Minister of Religion Wibowo Prasetyo, Secretary General of Islamic Community Guidance Fuad Nasar, and Director of Zakat and Waqf Empowerment Tarmizi Tohor.
According to Sheikh Abdullatif, Indonesia is an important country in the eyes of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. In fact, he said, Saudi Arabia was among the first to recognize Indonesia's independence, precisely during the time of Malik Abdul Aziz. During the struggle, Saudi Arabia was also one of the countries that voiced Indonesia's independence.
"The Saudi kingdom has been very concerned about Indonesia since the past," said Sheikh Abdullatif in front of the Minister of Religion Yaqut Cholil Qoumas.
Shaykh Abdullatif said, there are a number of reasons the Saudis pay attention to Indonesia. First, because the majority of Indonesian people are Muslim and adhere to the Ahlu Sunnah Wal Jamaah or Aswaja ideology. Second, Indonesia was oppressed during the colonial period. Third, because of religious relationships where it is stronger than other relationships.
Fourth, he continued, Saudi Arabia has never interfered in the internal affairs of any country. Relations between the two countries are built on mutual respect. Fifth, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia with all its companions does not demand anything in return.
"All Saudi relations with friendly countries are based on mutual respect and try not to be wronged," he said.
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