KHGC Chairman participates in International Forum for Peace and Trust in Turkmenistan
Ashgabat, Dec. 12 (BNA): Dr. Shaikh Abdulla bin Ahmed Al Khalifa, Minister of Transportation and Telecommunications and Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the King Hamad Global Centre for Coexistence and Tolerance (KHGC), reiterated the Kingdom of Bahrain’s commitment, under the leadership of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa and the guidance of His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, to promoting coexistence, mutual understanding and civilisational dialogue as ethical values and as a strategic foundation for peace, stability and sustainable development.
During his participation in the International Forum for Peace and Trust held in Ashgabat, Dr. Shaikh Abdulla bin Ahmed conveyed his appreciation to the Republic of Turkmenistan, led by President Serdar Berdimuhamedow, for organising the high-level event with the participation of heads of state, government representatives, international organisations and religious and intellectual figures. The forum coincided with the International Year of Peace and Trust, the International Day of Neutrality and the 30th anniversary of Turkmenistan’s declaration of permanent neutrality, reflecting its commitment to advancing a global culture grounded in dialogue, trust and cooperation.
Dr. Shaikh Abdulla bin Ahmed said Bahrain’s participation in the forum, represented by the Centre, is guided by the royal vision that emphasises dialogue, understanding and coexistence rooted in human dignity and respect for religious and cultural diversity, as a strategic means of strengthening peace, mutual trust and sustainable development at the local, regional and international levels.
He noted the Centre’s commitment to institutionalising coexistence through an integrated framework based on key pillars, including responsible political governance that rejects the misuse of religion and politics, just legislation, human-rights guarantees, value-based education systems, enhanced cultural and historical awareness, responsible media that counters disinformation and hate speech, and the effective use of science and technology to support peace, trust and stability.
Dr. Shaikh Abdulla bin Ahmed emphasised Bahrain’s ongoing commitment, under the leadership of His Majesty the King, to strengthening cooperation and exchanging expertise with international partners to advance the principles of coexistence, understanding and mutual respect, and to supporting legislative, educational, media and diplomatic efforts aimed at a future characterised by peace, trust, stability and sustainable prosperity for all.
