An Iraqi delegation visits the Global Center for Dialogue in Austria and initiates efforts to coexist and accept pluralism

A delegation of 28 Iraqis led by Dr. Mustafa Amin al-Hiti, head of the Reconstruction Fund, and members of the Iraqi government, parliament and academics attended the International Center of King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz for the Dialogue between Religions and cultures. He received the Center's secretary, Faisal bin Muammar, who welcomed them and informed them of the Center's efforts in the areas of dialogue and coexistence, the acceptance of pluralism and respect for diversity. in the framework of common citizenship, as well as its platforms established in various parts of the world, in Europe, in Africa, in the Arab region and in Myanmar. Various experiences in the fields of dialogue and the promotion of coexistence.

He also informed the Iraqi delegation of the Arab Platform for Dialogue and Cooperation in various regions of the Arab world, to which 23 Islamic and Christian leaders and institutions participated, including the Arab Scholarship Program and the Network of Colleges. Islamic and Christian religious.

Bin Muammar reviewed with the Iraqi delegation the mechanisms and tools of dialogue of the center, which aim in particular to build bridges and consolidate the coexistence between followers of different religions and cultures, including the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the Republic of Austria, the Kingdom of Spain and the Vatican. Build bridges of cooperation between individuals, leaders, religious institutions and decision makers.

He stressed the importance of the cooperation and support of individuals, leaders, various religious institutions and policy makers for the implementation of programs and support for the Center's efforts in the development of dialogue projects and projects. Cooperation platform in the Arab world, such as the fight against violence and extremism, peacebuilding and activation of the role of religion. And to establish national teams to reinforce the programs of establishment of a common citizenship and to benefit from the efforts of the network of seminaries and Islamic and Christian institutes of the Arab world working to the development of a dialogue between the faithful of the religions, Lim based in the area.

Bin Muammar felt that this visit was a very important step in supporting many programs implemented in Arab countries, including Iraq, and expressed his aspiration for fruitful cooperation and building joint programs with all sectors of society in the Arab countries, results that can be realized. , In this respect, for the culture of the books of dialogue. Coexistence and peacebuilding.

Dr. Mustafa Amin Al-Hiti and the accompanying Iraqi delegation were briefed on the vision and mission of the Global Center for Dialogue and its programs in Europe, Africa, Myanmar and the Arab States through setting up platforms for dialogue; Riyadh and its constant support for the work of the Global Center for Dialogue aimed at consolidating global dialogue and promoting coexistence and peacebuilding through the participation of Austria, Spain and the Vatican also welcomed the active participation of the Center in international forums and conferences.

The Global Center for Dialogue, which focuses on the Arab region in its areas of intervention alongside Europe, Africa and Asia, aims to contribute to the peacebuilding and the fight against extremism by launching joint national programs among various individuals, religious leaders and institutions, and developing training programs for peacebuilding and coexistence. To strengthen programs and the foundations of shared citizenship to achieve security and peace for all.