Opening a conference for the development of Muslim communities in Latin America and the Caribbean, he emphasized Saudi endeavors to promote world peace and stability and solve regional conflicts through peaceful means.

“We are seeking to discover the common cultural and moral values of different nations,” the minister said, adding the world is facing a big problem as a result of moral degradation. “We should achieve a balance between scientific and technological movement and moral and religious values,” he added.

He said the government of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Abdullah has been exerting strenuous efforts in the service of humanity. “It supports the issues of Muslim minorities without interfering in their countries’ internal and political issues.”

Al-Ammar stressed the Kingdom’s efforts to fight terrorism and extremism and promote the values of freedom, justice and equality.

Argentine Religious Affairs Minister Guillermo Oliveri emphasized the importance of such conferences to discuss matters related to the development of the Muslim community and promote peaceful coexistence among followers of different religious faiths.

Oliveri commended Saudi Arabia’s efforts in the service of Muslim communities around the world. “I take this opportunity to commend the efforts of the Saudi Embassy in Buenos Aires to spread Islamic culture and values,” the minister said.

Saad Al-Zuwaihery, director of the King Fahd Cultural Center in Buenos Aires, said the conference would discuss a number of topics to improve the condition of Muslims in Latin America and the Caribbean. He thanked the Argentine government for its support for the conference as well as the cultural center.

Saudi Ambassador in Argentina Turki Al-Madhi thanked Latin American governments for providing religious freedom to Muslim communities. He urged Muslims to stand united upholding the teachings of Islam.

“The real problem is within our ranks and not the creation of any other party,” the ambassador said and urged Muslims to respect the rules and laws of their governments and play an effective role in the development of their countries.