Vienna, Safar 16, 1440, Oct 25, 2018, SPA -- Austria's Foreign Minister Karin Kneissl ruled out an idea of closing Vienna-based King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz International Center for Dialogue Among Followers of Religions and Cultures. In an interview with the Austrian TV, she confirmed the positive role of the center in its capacity as an international governmental organization, the role of Austria as a member of the world organization in addition to each of Spain, Saudi Arabia and the Vatican as an observer, not only that but also the existence of an international treaty with the other member parties. She confirmed that Austria would not take any step to close an international governmental organization, citing Austria as a host of a number of international organizations. Before appearing on the TV, the minister had a meeting with the secretary General of the center Faisal bin Muammar during which she expressed her interest to further enhance work with the center. --SPA 21:43 LOCAL TIME 18:43 GMT 0034 www.spa.gov.sa/w775974