Al-Madinah Al-Munawarah, Saudi Arabia, July 05, 2021, SPA -- Egypt's Minister of Endowments, who is also Chairman of the Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs, Dr. Mohammad Mukhtar Jumaa affirmed that the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and Egypt are confronting extremist ideology and extremist terrorist groups with force because of the imminent danger they pose on religion and homelands. On the contrary, the two countries are working to serve religion and explain its moderation and tolerance concepts, noting that work on eradicating extremism and drying up its sources is a duty requiring concerted action. In a press statement, upon departure following a visit to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Dr. Jumaa valued the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for its efforts serving Islam and Muslims in the world and supporting their cause. --SPA 19:32 LOCAL TIME 16:32 GMT 0031 www.spa.gov.sa/w1580984