Ways to enhance Bahrain, UNAOC partnership on global dialogue discussed

Agencies | Rome

The Daily Tribune – www.newsofbahrain.com

Justice, Islamic Affairs and Endowments Minister Shaikh Khalid bin Ali Al Khalifa met with Miguel Ángel Moratinos, the High Representative for the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC).

The meeting, held on the sidelines of the 2021 G20 Interfaith Forum in Bologna, explored ways to bolster cooperation to support dialogue among civilizations and cultures and to enhance the partnership between Bahrain and the United Nations in the dialogue among civilizations globally.

Shaikh Khalid stressed the importance of boosting action with the Alliance of Civilizations to promote understanding between religions and cultures and confront the challenges facing the globe, mainly combating extremism and violence.

Moratinos commended Bahrain's endeavours in reinforcing dialogue of civilizations and peaceful coexistence and stressed that the Kingdom offers a distinguished model of coexistence, openness and respect for the other.