“Actually, challenges that we, especially Muslim people and the world overall, are currently facing, such as terrorism, the clash of civilizations, a lack of respect to the sovereignty of other countries and interventions in their domestic affairs, have required us to unite to face these challenges,” said the Saudi king.

“[These challenges] also require all to coordinate in carrying out various efforts and taking a stance, which can bring benefits to our common interests and the world’s peace and security,” he went on.

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King Salman arrived at the House at 1:06 p.m. He was welcomed by House Speaker Setya Novanto and acting House secretary-general Achmad Djuned. The king arrived with an entourage of around 200 people, including several princes. Religious Affairs Minister Lukman Hakim Saifuddin accompanied the king during his visit.

Closing his speech, King Salman conveyed his appreciation of the role of the House in increasing relations across fields between the two countries. “I also appreciate the signing of several agreements and memorandums of understanding between the two countries during this visit,” he said. (ebf)

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