Paris, April 20 / WAM / Hind Al Otaiba, Ambassador of the United Arab Emirates to the Republic of France, hosted an Iftar dinner titled “Interfaith Dialogue” in the presence of guests from all political, economic and cultural sectors. In addition to representatives of the various religious communities in France, including the Muslim, Christian and Jewish communities.
The breakfast, which was attended by a number of senior officials and dignitaries, including the Secretary General of the Ministry of Europe and Foreign Affairs, Anne-Marie Descott, comes in the framework of the inauguration of a solidly based Abrahamic family home. Foundations, the most important of which is to promote interfaith dialogue, especially during the holy month of Ramadan, which this year coincided with the Christian and Jewish Easter holidays, as well as launched within the seventh session of the “Maglon” activities. Through an inclusive embassy, ​​prominent figures from the UAE and France will gather to discuss key files of common interest and make progress in strengthening Emirati-French relations.
Speaking on the occasion, Al-Otaiba said: “I was delighted to see guests from all religious denominations and cultures attend this banquet, which reflects the UAE’s deeply rooted values ​​of openness and tolerance.” community, which is embodied in the home of the Abrahamic family.”
His Excellency added: “In our current era and in light of the challenges our societies face, dialogue and understanding are of utmost importance.” He concluded by saying, “The Abrahamic Family House reflects the UAE’s commitment to tolerance, peaceful coexistence and mutual understanding, strengthening bridges of communication and dialogue and achieving common benefits that contribute to regional and international stability and prosperity.”
On his part, the Project Manager of the Abrahamic Family Home Center, Mr. Abdullah Al-Shehi shed light on the building, which symbolizes the UAE and the values ​​of tolerance and coexistence that characterize the UAE. Reflects the vision of the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan and Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed. It continues to support this path by promoting the values ​​of peace and coexistence.
Al-Shehi added, “We are grateful to the Embassy of the United Arab Emirates in Paris for organizing this important event, which reflects the principles of human brotherhood and is a clear example of the values ​​of tolerance and coexistence established in the country embodied in the Abrahamic family home.”