UP

Pope Francis' visit to United Arab Emirates

Home page World
12 Punto 14 Punto 16 Punto 18 Punto

"The United Arab Emirates is a conspicuous example for the tolerance, harmony, respect, and acceptance of the other.

Axar.az reports that this view is rooted in the Islamic religion, the noble Arab customs and traditions, and the heritage of Sheikh Zayed, the founder of the UAE. The contemporary generation persists in strengthening these values and creating frameworks that support its continuity under our wise leadership", said in the article of Ambassador of the United Arab Emirates to Azerbaijan Mohamed Alqubaisi titled "Pope Francis' visit to the United Arab Emirates is a new page in history".

"Today, the UAE is home to 200 different nationalities, more than 40 churches, Sikh and Buddhist temples. It should also be noted that our Government recently established the Ministry of Tolerance, which is a unique body to support the UAE model for pluralism and tolerance.

The UAE stands for freedom of worship and interfaith exchange not only in its own territory but also globally.

And these days, with Pope Francis' visit to the UAE, we are witnessing a strong message to the whole world: Religion aims noble goals, as the true faith has never been about hate.

Pope Francis was invited to the UAE by Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al-Nahyan. And Pope pays tribute to the UAE as “a land that is trying to be a model of coexistence, of human brotherhood, and a meeting place among diverse civilizations and cultures, where many find a safe place to work and live freely in the respect of diversities.” This visit, as Pope underlines it, confirms that all are brothers despite our differences.

We remember Pope Francis' historic visit to our brotherly country Azerbaijan, where he highly appreciated Azerbaijan for creating a religiously tolerant atmosphere and for cultivating a society that has largely avoided extremism.

Stressing these facts, we once again express our assurance in the importance of interfaith dialogue for the peaceful coexistence all over the world", - the article said.

Date
2019.02.04 / 12:52
Author
Axar.az
See also

US hails PKK liquidation

Zelensky-Erdogan call - Details

Trump begins mideast trip

Erdogan, Zelensky talk peace

India halts strikes on Pakistan

The US imposes new sanctions on Iran

Zelensky signs US mineral deal

Trump pushes Istanbul talks

India-Pakistan ceasefire talks

Trump will call Xi Jinping

Latest
Xocalı soyqırımı — 1992-ci il Bağla
Bize yazin Bağla
ArxivBağla