“We will adhere to the UN Charter in our efforts to create a bright future for our generations,” the prince said yesterday while addressing a meeting on the rule of law at UN headquarters.
“Saudi Arabia was founded on the teachings of the Islamic religion and Shariah, which forms the basis of justice,” the minister said, noting these principles include various forms of human cooperation and harmony.
Prince Abdul Aziz said: “Although we belong to different cultures and religions, which may seem contradictory or non-compatible, they are in fact a call for harmony and we all work to create a peaceful world.”
He stressed the Islamic legal thought is consistent in its origins with the concept of the rule of law. “The principles of Shariah that govern the Kingdom are a model for a complete and integrated law, based on the principles of Shoura (consultation), justice, equality and dignity,” he said.
In Shariah, there is no room to differentiate people on the basis of their color, race, and language. Shariah urges respect for human rights, which in Islam include civil, political, economic, social and cultural rights.
Prince Abdul Aziz highlighted the importance of human rights in Islam, saying it is part and parcel of the Muslim faith.
“On the basis of its commitment to the UN Charter, Saudi Arabia exerts all efforts to be an active member of the United Nations, and its obligations have not stopped in issuing appropriate national legislation and commitment to UN resolutions, rather they have surpassed them in an effort to achieve rights and justice,” he said.
The Initiative taken by Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Abdullah for founding the UN Counter-Terrorism Center is one of the examples of our commitment to collective actions to preserve international peace and security,” he added.
