Manama, November 3 (BNA) Political and religious figures praised the role played by the Kingdom of Bahrain under the patronage of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa for hosting the Bahrain Dialogue Forum “East and West for Human Coexistence”.
Syriac Bishop Basil Yaldo expressed their happiness to participate in the interfaith dialogue, which is taking place at an important time due to the situation in the Middle East, and the event is important because it encourages dialogue and peaceful initiatives.
He highlighted the success of the recent visits of His Holiness Pope Francis to Iraq and the United Arab Emirates.
The Patriarchal Assistant in the Syriac Orthodox Patriarchate of Antioch, Archbishop Matta Al-Khoury, praised the Kingdom’s role in its continuous efforts to spread peace and dialogue, expressing his gratitude for the civilized progress witnessed by Bahrain.
The Head of the Office of the High Representative of the United Nations for the Alliance of Civilizations at the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations, Nihal Saad, highlighted the importance of the forum and its importance in promoting the idea that the role of religious leaders is important.
She praised the religious leaders’ opportunity to address global issues, such as climate change.
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