10/3/2014 Thessaloniki: International cooperation on the basis of human values, the 'key' to of Christian-Muslim coexistence, said ANA-MPA Minister

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Thessaloniki: International cooperation on the basis of human values,
the "key" to of Christian-Muslim coexistence, said ANA-MPA Minister
Foundations and Islamic Affairs of Jordan
1 2013 (17:13 UTC + 2)
The need for a global partnership on the basis of
human values, free of stereotypes, prejudice and
bigotry, said the Minister of Islamic Affairs and
Foundations Jordan Hayel Daoud, speaking to ANA-MPA,
in response to the presence of Thessaloniki, which
carried the "Message Amman "from step workshop on
coexistence of Christian-Islamic.
The conference, entitled "Strengthening of the
principles of Christian-Islamic coexistence in Greece
through education, religious freedom and human
rights", was the initiative of the Jordanian government
and organized under the auspices of the Municipality of
Thessaloniki, funded by the EU and the care of the
British Council (British Council) and the Network of Navarino (Navarino Network).
The "Amman Message" is an initiative of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan for showing true, as
pointed out, the image of Islam and to promote mutual understanding and peaceful coexistence of
different religions. The announcement was made in 2004 by the King of Jordan, in an effort to
reverse the negative climate against Islam, which rose sharply after the events of September 11.
"We believe that through this dialogue and the exchange of thoughts and views can refine this
relationship with others and change our image of Islam to the 'correct'" he said the Jordanian
minister.
Already, the "Amman Message" has "traveled" in a number of European countries and aim at the
widest possible dissemination. The "Amman Message" - among others - denounces "campaign of
distortion and falsification of truth who wants Islam religion that encourages violence and causes
terrorism" and urges "the international community to work seriously on the application of
international law, respect the rules of international UN resolutions, requiring all members of the
need to respect and implement them. " Characteristically emphasized, "there should be no double
standards. Ensuring the efficiency and certainty to adikithentes and suppression of injustice will
sufficiently contribute to reducing the causes of violence, extremism and extremism."
"Model" peaceful coexistence Jordan
Jordan, according to Mr. Daoud could also form "model" harmonious coexistence of different
religions, and about 4% of the population are Christians, and, as he said, enjoy the same privileges
and rights as Muslims. "We want to promote the Jordanian model and in Western countries, where
the Muslim communities" notebook.
Our goal is emphasized, is to reduce the impact of Islamophobia that dominates in many Western
countries, explaining the bigger picture of Islam. "Obviously though we recognize that this requires
a lot of effort so I asked everyone who came in contact, through this project, to get Jordan as an
example and promote the moderate image of Islam. Moreover, appealing to the Western media
asking to adopt such an approach peaceful coexistence and mutual understanding and dialogue "he
said.
The problem with Israel is political, not religious
As regards relations with the Arab world, Israel, Mr. Daoud clarified that "our problem does not
apply to Jews per se, but the state of Israel has occupied certain territories. However, serving the
media tries to outline the situation as a conflict between Islam and Judaism. "
"Once the occupation, there will be no problem to live together in peace and harmony with the
Jews" he said.
"Girlfriend country Greece"
The Jordanian minister did not hide his admiration for Thessaloniki, a city that has hosted different
religious communities in the long history of promoting a model of harmonious co-existence, but the
Jordanians love for Greece.
"We in Jordan are trying to have good relations with Greece, both economically and politically, and
we see the Greeks as a people friendly. So I ask even greater cooperation and closer relations,
especially in terms promoting our message, a message of peaceful coexistence and cooperation "he


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