Foreign Minister Dr. Abdullatif bin Rashid Al Zayani paid tribute to His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, hailing his wise drive to reinforce interfaith and intercultural coexistence and advocating diplomatic and civilized dialogue to defuse regional and international conflicts.
“Such a pathway is the only alternation to build to build a world where security, peace, stability, progress and sustainable development prevail”, he said.
Dr. Alzayani made the statement as the Kingdom of Bahrain joins the other nations in marking the “International Day of Living Together in Peace”, annually observed on May 16.
The United Nations General Assembly issued a resolution which proclaimed May 16 as the International Day of Living Together in Peace, recognizing the work of UN Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC) that celebrates diversity, understanding, solidarity and living together in peace based on mutual respect – all humanistic principles that are deeply ingrained in UNAOC’s mission and vision.
The minister expressed pride in the lofty royal initiatives and the approach of the government, headed by His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, in promoting the culture of peace, instilling the values of love, justice, tolerance and dialogue, and renouncing violence and incitement to religious hatred.
“These lofty values are embodied in the “Declaration of the Kingdom of Bahrain” and the efforts of the King Hamad Global Center for Peaceful Coexistence, the King Hamad Chair for Dialogue and Peace Studies and Interfaith Coexistence at the Italian University of La Sapienza”, he said.
He noted the role of the Royal Humanitarian Foundation and the the Kingdom’s hosting of international conferences and the presentation of international awards aimed at advocating peace and dedicated service humanity.
Alzayani reiterated the commitment of the ministry, Bahrain’s diplomatic and consular missions to the royal pro-vision, the Government’s Progarmme and the national human rights plan, stressing adherence to national pillars in Bahrain, the land of tolerance and peaceful co-existence.
Source: Bahrain News Agency