Municipalities Minister receives Ta'ayush Chairman

Manama, Aug. 25 (BNA):  Wael bin Nasser Al Mubarak, Minister of Municipalities Affairs and Agriculture, received Yousef Muhammad Bozboun, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Bahrain Society for Tolerance and Coexistence of Religions (Ta'ayush).

Bozboun presented the Minister with a copy of the book, which highlights the efforts of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa in promoting the values of tolerance, dialogue, and coexistence among religions and cultures.

Minister Al Mubarak emphasised that the Kingdom, under the leadership of His Majesty the King, and the guidance of His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, has established a pioneering global model of coexistence and harmony.  This has been achieved through strengthening the values of mutual respect, enhancing a culture of peace, and promoting dialogue among different religions and cultures, reflecting the Kingdom’s civilisational and humanitarian image.

The minister commended the role of Ta'ayush in supporting the values of religious coexistence and tolerance within society.  He also valued the publication of the book, which highlights Bahrain’s status on the international stage as a beacon of tolerance, peace, and cultural and religious diversity.

The meeting also discussed several topics and reviewed the main programmes and initiatives undertaken by the association to promote understanding and rapprochement among different religions and cultures, contributing to national efforts to strengthen social peace.