Saudi Islamic affairs minister opens fourth ASEAN 'Best Nation' conference in Cambodia

Saudi Minister of Islamic Affairs, Dawah and Guidance Abdul Latif Al-Sheikh today inaugurated the fourth ASEAN 'Best Nation' international conference, organized by the ministry in Cambodia, with the participation of ministers, scholars, researchers, and prominent Islamic figures.

He emphasized that the conference is being held at a time when the world is witnessing ongoing wars and strife, highlighting the need to strengthen constructive cooperation to preserve Islamic identity and protect sound doctrine from extremism, negligence, and moral decline. He stressed the importance of promoting moderation, unity, and solidarity.

The Ministry of Islamic Affairs is holding the fourth ASEAN 'Best Nation' conference today, Monday, in Cambodia. The two-day event brings together leading scholars, researchers, and Islamic figures from Saudi Arabia and ASEAN countries.

The conference features eight scientific sessions focused on promoting moderation, rejecting extremism and radicalism, and reinforcing the values of tolerance, coexistence, and peace.