Bahraini Ambassador Meets UK Special Envoy to Discuss Religious Freedom and Coexistence
During the meeting, Shaikh Fawaz highlighted Bahrain's firm commitment to advancing dialogue and tolerance under the humanitarian and diplomatic vision of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa. He reaffirmed Bahrain's dedication to building international partnerships rooted in a culture of peace and respect for religious and cultural diversity.
He underscored the key pillars of His Majesty's vision, supported by His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, which aim to consolidate the values of coexistence and tolerance. Notable initiatives include the establishment of the King Hamad Award for Coexistence and Tolerance, and His Majesty's global call for an international agreement to criminalize religious, sectarian, and racist hate speech in all its forms.
Shaikh Fawaz also highlighted the recent adoption by the United Nations General Assembly of January 28 as the International Day of Peaceful Coexistence, following a proposal from the Kingdom of Bahrain. He praised the role of the King Hamad Global Center for Coexistence and Tolerance in advancing values of peace, interfaith dialogue, and mutual understanding.
Both sides discussed the importance of strengthening Bahrain-UK collaboration in the field of religious freedom and global coexistence efforts. They agreed that both nations have significant potential to lead in promoting tolerance and interfaith harmony on the international stage.
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