MANAMA: Bahrain has a long-standing history of fraternity, tolerance and coexistence, His Majesty King Hamad has said.
He was receiving Reverend Johnnie Moore, marking his visit to Bahrain, today, at Sakhir Palace yesterday.
The King welcomed Rev Moore and discussed with him issues that contribute to promoting the culture of dialogue, religious tolerance, moderation and renunciation of extremism.
His Majesty praised the efforts by Rev Moore to promote humanitarian work and bolster the values of goodness, love and peace.
He pointed out that Bahrain has been hosting different religions and cultures and places of worship for decades.
“All people live in Bahrain as one loving and cohesive family, open to the world, within a society based on fraternity and harmony, thanks to the awareness and faith of its people and their adherence to the noble humanitarian principles of peace and love, as well as respect for all communities and religions,” he said.
His Majesty highlighted that the kingdom provides various services and care to citizens and residents alike.
Rev Moore expressed appreciation to the King for his pioneering initiatives and efforts to spread the values of goodness, peace and love between different religions and sects.
He praised the dedicated work undertaken by the King Hamad Global Centre for Peaceful Co-existence to promote Bahrain’s civilised image of tolerance and coexistence between all people.
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